"The Miser" -- Seattle, Washington
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N 47° 36.766 W 122° 20.026
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"The Miser" (1997, bronze, by Tom Otterness) is located outside the Grand Hyatt Seattle. The statue has been voted "The Worst Statue in Seattle."
Waymark Code: WM49YK
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2008
Views: 29
"The Miser" (1997, bronze, by Tom Otterness) is located outside the Grand Hyatt Seattle, between 8th & 7th on Pine Street. The statue has been voted "The Worst Statue in Seattle." The problem with the piece is its location. The space was designed for Willem de Kooning's "Reclining Figure" (1969-1982, original bronze). The owner of the block replaced the de Kooning with Otterness's statue. The poor location along with the subject matter (the rich get richer, etc.) at one of the most expensive hotels in the city makes this the worst statue in the city.
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Title: "The Miser"
Artist: Tom Otterness
Media (materials) used: Bronze
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Outside the Grand Hyatt Seattle
Date of creation or placement: Not listed
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