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Sleepwalker statue at US campus awakens art debate | |
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A lifelike sculpture of a nearly-nude man walking in snow has drawn a mixed reaction from students at a Massachusetts college. | A lifelike sculpture of a nearly-nude man walking in snow has drawn a mixed reaction from students at a Massachusetts college. |
The artwork, entitled Sleepwalker, depicts a somnambulant in nothing but underwear at Wellesley College. | The artwork, entitled Sleepwalker, depicts a somnambulant in nothing but underwear at Wellesley College. |
Nearly 300 people have signed a petition to have the statue removed. | Nearly 300 people have signed a petition to have the statue removed. |
The work, on campus to promote a forthcoming exhibition, is designed to trigger "unexpected new ideas", the college president said. | The work, on campus to promote a forthcoming exhibition, is designed to trigger "unexpected new ideas", the college president said. |
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