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Controversial Public Art
Introduction
What Is Public Art?
South Bronx Bronzes
South Bronx Bronzes Introduction
South Bronx Artist
South Bronx Bronzes Construction
South Bronx Bronzes Final Product
South Bronx Bronzes Conclusion
Fountain of the Pioneers
Introduction
Alfonso Iannelli
History of the Fountain
Recent Controversy
The Fountain and Public Art
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors
Introduction
African American Soldiers and Sailors
The Men Behind the Memorial
Gaining Approval
Location, Location, Location
Relocation and Rebirth
In All Its Glory
Conclusion
Blue Mustang
The "Blue" Mustang
Luis Jimenez's Art and Life
And behold, a blue horse!
...and it was called Bluecifer!
...and controversy followed him.
...a memorial in neon.
Conclusion
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Introduction
A History of The Wall
Maya Lin
A Place for Veterans
Conclusion