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"Upon its debut the sculpture was praised for its vibrant design, which stars animals native to the region and symbols of equality and love. Cave is not obligated to refund his fee, as the work was guaranteed against manufacturing defects for only one year. The city’s will reportedly not be reimbursed for its cost.
"Kansas City International Airport allocated $5.65 million for public art in its $1.5 billion terminal, exceeding the city’s 1 percent requirement for art funding. Cave’s installation was the second most expensive among the 28 commissioned works, surpassed only by Leo Villareal’s $1.2 million Fountain (KCI)."
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Nick Cave's $1 M. Airport Art Grounded Over Safety Concerns After Part Falls to the Floor
The kinetic sculpture was decommissioned in October after one of it's hanging spinners fell to the ground.
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