Flugelman's career has not been without controversy such as when he created the chainsaw carving of Margaret Thatcher and "The Silver Shish Kebab" placed in Martin Place, Sydney which was heavily criticised by Sydney's Lord Mayor Frank Sartor that led to the sculpture being moved to Spring Street. Sa carrière n’a pas été exempte de controverses, avec sa sculpture à la scie tronçonneuse de Margaret Thatcher et le Silver Shish Kebab à Sydney, que le maire, Frank Sartor, a fait déplacer vers Spring Street.
