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2014-06-06 23:32:53  来源：Londonist

6 JUNE 2014 | ART & PHOTOGRAPHY | BY: M@

Chubby Charms Of Xu Hongfei Near TowerBridge

The area around City Hall known as MoreLondonreally does offer more toLondonat the moment, with this collection of larger ladies. The sculptures are the work of Chinese artist Xu Hongfei, who wants to challenge Western ideals of beauty.

The female subjects of Xu Hongfei’s sculptures are infused with energy and exuberance. There is an innocent charm to the sheer joy they find in the ordinary, a sentiment that the artist hopes will prove contagious with viewers. His ‘Chubby Women’ are not limited by their size and enjoy active and fulfilling lives walking dogs, meeting lovers, riding bicycles and even skateboarding.

They certainly attracted plenty of good-natured attention from passers-by during our visit this morning. But timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of theTiananmen Squaremassacre, some have asked if there’s a political dimension to this otherwise jolly exhibition.

You’ll find the ladies along the south bank of the Thames betweenTowerBridgeand HMS Belfast until Monday 9 June.