In 1987, the bull was similarly revealed as a morning surprise when artist Arturo Di Modica installed it in the middle of the night. The bull was meant to symbolize the toughness of New York after the recent stock market crash.
State Street Global Advisors released a statement saying that the bronze statue is part of their call for the 3,500 companies they invest in to deal with the lack of women directors on their boards.
In his statement, company CEO Ron O'Hanley said, "Today, we are calling on companies to take concrete steps to increase gender diversity on their boards and have issued clear guidance to help them begin to take action.”
The installation not only coincided with International Women's Day but with the 2017 "Day Without A Woman" protests worldwide. It didn't take long for one of the movement's iconic pink hats to be set upon the girl's head.
She drew large crowds throughout the day, and many visitors paused to take a selfie with her.
"One of the most iconic images on Wall Street is the charging bull," State Street's deputy global chief investment officer, Lori Heinel told Business Insider.
"So the idea of having a female sort of stand against the bull or stand up to the bull just struck us as a very clever but also creative and engaging way to make that statement," she continued. "Even though it's a little girl, her stance is one of determination, forwardness, and being willing to challenge and take on the status quo."
The statue, titled "The Fearless Girl," was created by artist Kristen Visbal and was installed in collaboration with city officials.
According to State Street, the intention is for the statue to remain in place for about a month. Personally, I hope she gets to stay forever, just as the "Charging Bull" has endured.
h/t The Huffington Post
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