Greenwood Park art exhibit demolition underway
DES MOINES, Iowa — The de-installation of an art exhibit at Greenwood Park is underway.
Crews were hard at work Monday, removing Greenwood Pond – Double Site.
The installation has been in Des Moines since 1996, but Des Moines Art Center leaders say the piece deteriorated, causing safety concerns and would be too costly to repair.
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Back in January, the art center agreed to settle a lawsuit that had halted the demolition. Sculptor Mary Miss was provided $900,000 for the art center breaching its contract.
Part of the removal process requires the pond to be drained. It will be refilled and restocked.
Restoring gravel pathways in the area and reinforcing the pond's shoreline will also be done. Additionally, limestone benches and stone parking bollards will be installed at the park.
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