Kennedy Center Removes Joel Shapiro’s Sculpture as Trump Renovation Push Advances
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The Kennedy Center has deinstalled Joel Shapiro’s 24-foot sculpture "Blue" from its grounds at the request of the artist’s foundation; the sculpture, installed in 2019, is being relocated to a next home chosen by the foundation amid President Trump’s renovations and related legal actions over the center.
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