Franz the Bear explained

Franz the Bear
Artist:Michele vandenHeuvel
Metric Unit:cm
Imperial Unit:in
City:Park City, Utah, United States
Mapframe:yes
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Franz the Bear is a statue of a bear on a bench by Michele vandenHeuvel, installed in Park City, Utah, United States.

History

Someone placed a face mask on the statue during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The bear was also featured in signs encouraging people to wear masks.[2] The work was vandalized in January 2021.[3] [4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Park City sculptures outfitted with masks, a playful commentary on coronavirus protections. Jay. Hamburger. www.parkrecord.com. 14 April 2020 . 2021-05-05. 2021-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505153109/https://www.parkrecord.com/news/park-city-sculptures-outfitted-with-masks-a-playful-commentary-on-coronavirus-protections/. live.
  2. Web site: Unmasked on Main Street? Park City worries about people not wearing face coverings.. Jay. Hamburger. www.parkrecord.com. 20 June 2020 . 2021-05-05. 2021-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505145233/https://www.parkrecord.com/news/unmasked-on-main-street-park-city-worries-about-people-not-wearing-face-coverings/. live.
  3. Web site: Park City bear bench, a Main Street landmark, vandalized. Jay. Hamburger. www.parkrecord.com. 19 January 2021 . 2021-05-05. 2021-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505145235/https://www.parkrecord.com/news/park-city/park-city-bear-bench-a-main-street-landmark-vandalized/. live.
  4. Web site: 'Franz the bear' bronze bench statue in Park City knocked over onto gas meter. Jennifer Weaver. KUTV. January 20, 2021. KUTV. May 5, 2021. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506205632/https://kutv.com/news/local/franz-the-bear-bronze-bench-statue-in-park-city-knocked-over-onto-gas-meter. live.
  5. Web site: Park City vandals, like those who targeted Franz the Bear, difficult to catch, police say. Jay. Hamburger. www.parkrecord.com. 28 January 2021 . 2021-05-05. 2021-05-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20210505145244/https://www.parkrecord.com/news/park-city/park-city-vandals-like-those-who-targeted-franz-the-bear-difficult-to-catch-police-say/. live.

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