Statues are erected in celebration of something or someone, but perceptions change over time, and what was once considered a legitimate tribute can later be interpreted in a completely different way. This is the case of many statues across the US that celebrated the racist history of America, many of which were taken down following the Black Lives Matter movement.
In this gallery, we look at the world's most controversial statues that have been removed. These are monuments that stood for something many people no longer relate to, or indeed agree with. Click on to get to know them.