Harry Styles faces criticism over New York concert ticket design

Harry Styles is facing criticism from fans regarding the design of concert tickets for his ‘Together, Together’ residency at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The controversy centers on an illustration on the back of the ticket depicting a yellow car flying over the Empire State Building. Some social media users have labeled the imagery inappropriate, noting that the shows are scheduled during the week of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

While some critics have called for the artist to be ‘canceled’ due to the perceived insensitivity of the timing and imagery, other fans have defended the design. Supporters argue the illustration is an artistic piece intended to represent themes of travel and love, drawing comparisons to the aesthetic of the Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’ rather than any political or tragic event.