Michelle Obama Sculpture Remains Through Election
środa, październik 15th, 2008Support for NYC Display Outweighs Demands for Its Removal
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Possibly foreshadowing next month’s presidential election results is the overwhelming show of support for the decision to keep a portrait bust of Michelle Obama on display at Manhattan’s Leo Kesting Gallery. Viewers walking into the west village gallery earlier this month were polled about whether to keep Michelle Obama’s likeness on display until the election, or remove it on its originally scheduled exhibition closing date. The gallery reports that the support in favor of the Obama portrait was overwhelming.
The portrait bust, by sculptor Daniel Edwards, shows Obama emanating a calm demeanor with unfurled brow for a profile made graceful with high cheekbones and prominent chin. “We are celebrating Michelle Obama in a way that suggests how, as Americans, we are fundamentally proud of our country’s diversity,” said gallery director David Kesting.
“There have been [...]
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