The Nivola Museum in Sardinia, Italy, which is devoted to the artist’s legacy, released a message on its Facebook page on March 9, calling the removal “institutional vandalism.”Image The site after the sculptures were moved. The director of the Nivola Museum in Italy, which is devoted to the artist’s legacy, decried the “destruction” of the work. Barbara Brancaccio, a spokesperson for the Housing Authority, did not respond to questions of whether a conservator was involved or if NYCHA had contacted the artist’s estate. “We are committed to working with the community, the development company and outside partners to ensure the restoration and preservation of the art,” Brancaccio said. That same year, a nonprofit organization, Fund for Public Housing, attempted to raise private funds for restoration.

Source: New York Times March 17, 2021 19:07 UTC