Kennedy Center removing landmark ‘Blue’ sculpture from campus
A landmark sculpture is abruptly disappearing from the Kennedy Center, leaving visitors to wonder why.
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The obvious questions
What is the 'Blue' sculpture?
The 'Blue' sculpture is a landmark artwork that has been located on the Kennedy Center campus.
Why is the 'Blue' sculpture being removed?
The Kennedy Center has requested the removal of the sculpture. The reason for the removal has not yet been specified.
What other changes are happening at the Kennedy Center?
The removal of the 'Blue' sculpture is part of temporary closures and public use limitations in the area.
The story so far
The Kennedy Center's iconic 'Blue' sculpture is being removed, altering the landscape of the performing arts venue. The sculpture, a gift from an artist, has been a prominent feature of the campus. The Kennedy Center has requested the removal of the sculpture.
The New York Times, WUSA9 and The Washington Post all name the Kennedy Center as the requester. The sculpture's removal is part of temporary closures and public use limitations in the area. The National Park Service announced these changes in a notice published by PoPville.
The Kennedy Center has not yet specified why the sculpture is being removed.
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Coverage (10)
- Kennedy Center begins removal of outdoor ‘Blue’ sculpture CNN · 14m ago
- Kennedy Center disassembles ‘Blue’ sculpture from its grounds AP News · 14m ago
- “Big blue statue is being removed from the Kennedy Center!” – “Temporary Closures of Certain Parkland and Public Use Limitations, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway” PoPville · 3h ago
- Kennedy Center Removes ‘Blue’ Sculpture That Was an Artist’s Gift The New York Times · 3h ago
- Kennedy Center set to remove 'Blue' statue FOX 5 DC · 3h ago
- 'Blue' sculpture suddenly removed from Kennedy Center grounds at request of Center WUSA9 · 3h ago
- Kennedy Center removing landmark ‘Blue’ sculpture from campus The Washington Post · 3h ago
- Kennedy Center removing landmark sculpture from grounds The Hill · 6h ago
- PHOTOS: Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds PBS · 6h ago
- Kennedy Center Removes ‘Beloved’ Sculpture From Its Grounds News of the United States - NOTUS · 6h ago
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