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From the original Instagram post by the Quality Flea Center: “SOMEONE STOLE OUR ART. We’re heartbroken. And we’re pissed. Just eight weeks ago, we installed a collection of fantastic original artworks by local artist Ian Wheelock u/at0mivan on the outside wall of the Quality Flea Center. We created these pieces to bring a little more color and life to our corner of Capitol Hill. Sometime overnight between Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, someone came along and stole most of them. These aren’t stickers or posters. They are large, individually mounted artworks, bolted securely to the wall. Whoever took them came prepared. We love this neighborhood, and we believe in putting art out into the world where everybody can enjoy it. That’s why we paid a local artist to make something special for our little stretch of sidewalk. It’s infuriating that someone decided to take it for themselves. We’re asking our community for help. Did you see anything suspicious Friday night? Have you seen any of these pieces since? Do you know anything about where they might have gone? Please send us a DM. Any information, however small, could help. And please share this post so these images get in front of as many people as possible. We’d love to see Ian’s artwork returned, safe and sound. No questions asked. This art belongs on the street, where everyone can enjoy it.” submitted by /u/inradiantarray |
