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Ballerina Clown, Venice, Los Angeles County

Ballerina Clown

September 8, 2020 City landmark, Los Angeles County, Venice

The 30′ sculpture, the Ballerina Clown, sitting atop a mixed use building at Main & Rose in Venice was created in 1988 by Jonathan Borofsky for developer Harlan Lee. Its leg was motorized to kick, but it’s rarely in operation.

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Binoculars Building, Venice, Los Angeles County

Binoculars Building

August 10, 2020 Local landmark, Los Angeles County, Venice

Built in 1991 for advertising agency Chiat/Day, the notable commercial building on Main Street in Venice was designed by Frank Gehry & features the public artwork Giant Binoculars by artists Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen.

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