Satirical Bezos mannequins pop up in Venice ahead of wedding
Unflattering mannequins depicting Jeff Bezos and his bride-to-be Lauren Sanchez have appeared in Venice ahead of the Amazon founder's wedding in Italy. The installations are the work of an art collective. There have been protests in Venice ahead of the upcoming nuptials, with some angered at a perceived takeover of the city by the super rich.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
The sculptures were placed near the Canal Grande, according to CNN. Satirical sculptures have become a frequent form of protest against the wealthy and powerful in recent memory. Protesters have attempted to deliver a similar message to other wealthy figures, including the creator of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, ahead of his highly publicized wedding earlier this month.
Background on the Controversy
Jeff Bezos announced his divorce from his wife, MacKenzie, in early 2019. Soon after, allegations surfaced that he was having an affair with Lauren Sanchez. Since then, the two have been seen together in public on multiple occasions, including at major industry events like the Oscars. Their relationship has drawn a lot of criticism on social media, with many accusing Sanchez of being a home-wrecker. The inflammatory rhetoric has prompted many celebrities to come to Sanchez's defense, including Viola Davis most recently.
