Elon Musk-funded mural of Iryna Zarutska that caused uproar in Providence to be removed

It has been the talk of the city for days, and now a verdict has been reached: the mural of Iryna Zarutska in Providence is coming down. What began as a tribute to honor the slain Ukrainian refugee quickly became a political flashpoint, drawing criticism from local leaders and the community alike. Artist Ian Gaudreau, speaking to NBC 10 News on Monday afternoon, confirmed the news that the artwork is going to be removed. "A lot of people voiced their frustrations, and voices were heard, and the work is coming down as a reaction to that," Gaudreau said. https://coastalabc.com/newsletter-dai... #providence #rhodeisland #mural #politics ----- Report news at 401-455-9105 or email [email protected] Share your images and video at https://coastalabc.com/chimein Visit our homepage at https://coastalabc.com Like us on Facebook at   / coastalabc   Follow us on X at https://x.com/coastalabc Follow us on Instagram at   / coastalabctv   Download Coastal ABC app for iOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coastal... Download Coastal ABC app for Android at https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... COASTAL ABC covers news, sports and weather in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut, including Providence, Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence, Newport, Pawtucket, Warwick, Woonsocket, Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Cape Cod, and surrounding communities.