Sandcastle sculptor banned by luxury hotel after 20 years over ‘political messages’ in his art

A sandcastle artist who has worked for twenty years at a luxury hotel has been barred from continuing his craft at the property, following concerns that his creations included ‘political messages’.

Longtime Collaboration Ends

The sculptor, who had been building sandcastles at the hotel for two decades, was informed by management that his services would no longer be required. The decision came after the hotel raised issues with the content of his recent sculptures, which reportedly contained messages perceived as political.

Artist Responds to Ban

According to the artist, he was surprised by the hotel’s decision, stating that his work had always been well received by guests. He expressed disappointment at being asked to leave after such a long association, noting that he had never previously encountered objections to his art.

Hotel Cites Policy Concerns

The hotel explained that the move was prompted by concerns over the inclusion of political themes in the sandcastles, which they felt were not appropriate for the property. Management emphasized that the hotel aims to maintain a neutral environment for all guests and that the decision was made to uphold this standard.

Public Reaction and Ongoing Discussion

The incident has sparked discussion among guests and members of the local community, with some expressing support for the artist and others backing the hotel’s stance. The artist has indicated he will continue his work elsewhere, while the hotel has not commented further on the matter.

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