Here’s your sneak preview of Wednesday’s edition of the Mountain Xpress, including both a short video welcoming back the iron sculpture and a short photo slideshow focusing on music innovator Bob Moog, the focus of this week’s cover story.
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Return of the Big Iron
After being dislodged by a reckless driver and undergoing weeks of repairs, a signature piece of public art is back on the street in Asheville
New final resting spot proposed for Energy Loop
The running debate over a final resting spot for the Energy Loop sculpture, Asheville’s first public art piece, may be finally coming to an end.
Flat Iron sculpture removed for repair, restoration
Passersby in downtown Asheville got another surprise today as the iconic Flat Iron sculpture — knocked off its base in a Feb. 28 car accident — was gone. The sculpture was removed for “complete restoration,” according to a release from the city’s Parks and Recreation department.
Asheville’s big iron survives a big hit
It no doubt came as a shock to many a passerby to see the iconic Flat Iron sculpture, which sits at the intersection of Wall Street and Battery Park Avenue in downtown Asheville, torn six feet off its base on Feb. 28. Just a bit of a wrinkle: The famous Flat Iron sculpture at the […]