Statuia „Domnul Goe”, pictată în culorile curcubeului, provoacă dispute politice la Ploiești

Photographer Octav Ganea captured images of people near the colorful statue of "D-l Goe" in Ploiești Sud, part of the ARTOWN urban art event. The statue, representing a character from I.L. Caragiale's work, sparked political reactions from PSD Ploiești, which criticized the colors as linked to the LGBT movement and demanded the statue's restoration. Mayor Mihai Polițeanu stated that a rainbow symbolizes good weather, not ideology. Artist OCU clarified her intention was not to provoke but to celebrate diversity. Organizers emphasized the artwork represents a rainbow, not the Pride flag. A comment highlighted the lack of public toilets at the station, suggesting a more pressing issue for travelers.