Botticelli's Venus is an 'influencer' and Italy is not happy

The digital rendition of Botticelli’s Venus can be seen noshing on pizza and snapping selfies for her Instagram page. But the new ad campaign is facing significant backlash with critics calling it a “new Barbie” that trashes Italy’s cultural heritage

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