General Discussion Dilema with "evil art"; to beautify or to not beautufy the world?

[DDutkiewicz]

I'm confused about something I can't find the answer to online maybe you can help me?

Is it a Mitzvah to tear down statues of demons if on public property?

Some local "artist" erected 20 statues made from driftwood and metal that looked like evil demons with horns, nose rings, and one even had a throne and orbs. They sat all in a row on a public foot path with a sign that read, "Monster Valley Beware"; it's where I jog all the time; why did it bother me if I'm not superstitious?  On Oct 31 it took 4 hours "nullifying" the path to remove and haul them to the dump. I feel like there is less darkness in my neighbourhood now but I don't understand how I felt this way... 

The police called to let me know about the investigation being open and I may be charged with criminal mischief if the statues were on the owners property; however, they were just outside of the boundary by 5 feet, thank Hashem!

Today I ran past and now there is a new statue; what do I do? I've been told it's not up to me to judge weather the object is evil and demonic and that I should just ignore it.  I'm finding it difficult to let it go but think I should; how can I have peace living side by side with pegan "art" everywhere? I don't want to sell and leave my home; I've asked Hashem which has lead me here; I am asking for advice from a Tzadik; please help!

[RabbiO]

Let’s get a bit more information.

Where exactly do you live?

Do you understand what “public property” means?

If you’re going to rely on Avodah Zerah, what is your evidence that the statues are idols?

Why are you coming to a forum for answers? Why have you not inquired of your rabbi?

I’m going to delay responding further until you respond.

[RoBoR]

One man got his way and erected a statue on someone else's property. Another man also got his way and threw the statue in the trash. Each did what they believed was right. They have equal rights in this territory... or, rather, an equal lack of rights.

Человек захотел и поставил статую на стену, которая ему не принадлежит. Другой человек захотел и отнес ее в мусор. В чем вопрос.... оба исполнили свое желание! У них есть равные права на этой территории... а точнее равное отсутствие прав.

[RoBoR]

There's an objective concept of beauty—the golden ratio. There's also a concept of beauty—tastes differ, and there are specially designated places for such beauty.

Существует объективное понятие красоты — золотое сечение. Существует понятие красоты – на вкус и на цвет. Для для такой красоты существуют специально отведенные места.