A 118-year-old statue of the "Oh! Susanna" songwriter was removed from a Pittsburgh park Thursday after criticism that the work is demeaning because it includes a slave sitting at his feet, plucking a banjo. (April 26)
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- First statue depicting woman of color unveiled by City of Pittsburgh
The sculpture reflects the community’s desire for artwork that represents the city’s cultural diversity and accessibility to all, officials said.
04/24/2024 - 4:40 am | View Link - 'Flora' statue unveiled as Pittsburgh’s 1st to depict woman of color
Pittsburgh officials on Tuesday unveiled the newest addition to the city’s art collection: a bronze sculpture in the Highland Park entry garden. The statue, part of the city’s Art in Parks program, is ...
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This is a statue of Christopher Columbus in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, that was wrapped to protect it from vandalism, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. A Pennsylvania appeals ...
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