On Friday, a giant inflatable "Christmas Tree" seemed to be destroyed overnight, and hours ago its creators admitted that part of the inspiration came from a joke about anal toys.
The controversial work of American artist Paul McCarthy, the tree, was erected on the Wanda Plaza in Paris as part of the International Festival.
Its 80-foot-high presence immediately drew strong protests from some residents who said Paris had been "humiliated" by the facility.
Others see sculpture as a "provocation" and call for demolition.
According to France's 24 th daily, French reporter Renaud Pila said on Twitter that FIAC decided to deflate the art. it was reported that the individual cut off the cable supporting the art.
The piece "will be re-inflated", he said ".
McCathry said that Tree proved so divided that he was slapped three times by a passer-by
He also shouted that he had "no business in the Square ".
On Friday, however, he admitted to the World newspaper that his inspiration behind the work came partly from a joke about sex toys.
"It all started with a joke.
Initially, I thought the shape of an ass stopper was similar to the sculpture of Constantine broncosi.
"Later, I realized that it looked like a Christmas tree," he said . ".
"People may get angry if they want to treat it as a plug, but it's more of an abstraction for me.