Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJoe SommerladTuesday 21 July 2026 15:05 BSTNYC sculptor plans to unveil Charlie Kirk statue in Times SquareNew York sculptor Sergio Furnari is struggling to find a buyer for his $100,000 lifesize statue of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead on 10 September 2025 at Utah Valley University while hosting a political debate.Furnari, who spent his own money on the steel and resin monument, said he created it to commemorate Kirk and free speech, not due to political alignment.The artist expressed frustration over the lack of financial support, with an online fundraiser only collecting $8,225 towards his costs.If the statue remains unsold, Furnari plans to display it in Times Square on the first anniversary of Kirk's death.In fullSculptor spent $100,000 making lifesize Charlie Kirk statue but has no takersMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in