Viral Image of Statue of Liberty Replica Misrepresented as Physical Art

Syrian artist Tammam Azzam clarifies that his 2012 digital artwork has been widely misinterpreted on social media.

The image, created by Tammam Azzam, is a photomontage and not a physical sculpture.
Azzam's artwork has repeatedly gone viral with false claims about its origin and message.
The artist intended the piece to symbolize freedom and optimism amidst Syria's destruction.
Misleading social media posts have inaccurately attributed political messages to the artwork.
Fact-checkers confirm the image was digitally created and not constructed from rubble.