Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, with the key claim of Tsereteli's death at 91 and his controversial, colossal works being verified by multiple sources. The article exhibits a moderate bias through word choices like "polarizing" and "reviled," suggesting a negative slant towards Tsereteli's work. Some claims, like the specific public distaste for works glorifying Putin, are not directly verifiable with the provided sources, but are plausible given the context.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** Zurab Tsereteli dies at 91.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim.
• Claim:** He was a Russian sculptor of colossal works.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, identifying him as a "Georgian-Russian sculptor" known for "gigantic" work.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, mentioning his "colossal" works.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, mentioning his "gigantic" monuments.
• Claim:** He glorified figures like Peter the Great and Vladimir Putin.
• This claim is not directly verified by the provided sources, but it is plausible given his status as a Russian sculptor and the nature of his large-scale public works. *Internal knowledge suggests this is likely accurate, as Tsereteli is known for creating monuments to historical and political figures.*
• Claim:** Some works, like a giant Columbus and a 9/11 memorial, were reviled.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that his works were "contentious."
• The specific claim of the Columbus and 9/11 memorial being "reviled" is not directly supported by the provided sources, but the general sentiment of controversy is confirmed.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #1, Verification Source #2, and Verification Source #5 all confirm Tsereteli's death at 91 and his reputation for creating large and controversial sculptures.
• Verification Source #2 describes him as "polarising," which aligns with the NY Times article's title.
• The claim about public distaste for works glorifying Putin and the "reviled" nature of specific works (Columbus, 9/11 memorial) lacks direct support from the provided sources, but the general controversy surrounding his work is well-documented.