Statues in Red dresses?

I am sure most of you already heard about this news, but just in case you didn't, let me give you a brief summary. If you want the whole, in-depth story, please read the link attached below.
Basically, the other day somebody dressed most of the statues on Midosuji street in red dresses. Is this art? Was it a joke or a prank? I don't know. Last Thursday in class, Ms. N and I had the following conversation. (FYI, Ms. N works for a company on Midosuji Street.)

Ms. N: When I was walking to work the other day, a foreigner came up to my husband and I and asked me, 'Do you like the red dresses on the statues? Do you think they are good!?' And she replied, ' No, I don't think they are good, but...'

Glenn: Are you going to contact the police? This could be an important lead..."

Ms. N: No, I am not gonna inform the police.

Glenn: Why not?

Ms. N: Because mysteries are good.

I think Ms. N is right. She is an intelligent woman and yes, mysteries are good. And most importantly, whoever dressed the statues in these red dresses didn't hurt anyone. So I agree, we should just forget about it and let it be...

"Osaka tries to find out who dressed statues"
from The Japan Times Online
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/mail/nn20110809f1.html

The below photos are courtesy of Ms. K. She said "The statues look really hot in the dresses. I bet they prefer to wear no clothes in the hot and humid Osaka summer."