Ariadne sculpture in Cambridge sparks ‘misogyny’ debate

Her council colleague, Ms Glasberg, said it was not the first time she heard criticism about the piece – which she believed should be removed.

“I think about all the women in so many countries who are being veiled and unable to speak out, and about the violence and abuse of women we know is so prevalent,” Ms Glasberg told BBC News.

“It seems wrong to me this sculpture should be here. Is that what we want people to see when they arrive in Cambridge?”.

Ms Glasberg said the artwork was a “contradiction” to how Ariadne was portrayed historically.

“Ariadne was not a trapped, passive victim at all, she was a clever, brave and resourceful woman,” she added.

“She was the person who gave Theseus the thread to get out of the labyrinth and kill the Minotaur.”