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Friday, April 26
"We wanted to give [people] an opportunity to see her, if they haven't already." So says Jenee Castellanos, associate curator of The Sculpture Foundation, which is removing its gigantic Marilyn Monroe statue from Pioneer Court so she can show her underwear to some other town. De-installation begins May 7. (Previously, and your thoughts.)
by Robyn Nisi
A/Cby Steve Prokopy
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
Mechanicsby Jeff Smith
Drive Thruby Brandy Gonsoulin
Transmissionby Sarah Brooks
Book Clubby Emma Terhaar
Mechanicsby Phil Huckelberry
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
A/Cby Steve Prokopy