A controversial monument to Estonian singer Jaak Joala (1950-2014) has been deposited at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) in Tartu, though will not be on display to the public.
Authorities are to remove an installation in the South Estonian town of Viljandi commemorating legendary Estonian singer and performer Jaak Joala, mayor Madis Timpson says, at the singer s widow s request.
The city government is likely to make a formal decision to move the sculpture on Monday, Timpson told ERR.
The singer s widow, Maire Joala, had demanded the removal of his likeness, namely face and hands, from the installation by Monday, January 18 at the latest, making the demand via her lawyer.
ERR was unable to receive comment from the law firm Thursday, but a representative of its office said that they would comment after receiving a response from the Viljandi city government.