Marilyn Monroe statue to move after legal battle
Statue has been a fixture of Palm Springs tourist scene
Truce reached between art museum admirers and fans of statue
After years of controversy and a protracted legal battle, a fixture of the Palm Springs tourist scene is set to move.
The Forever Marilyn statue, a 26-foot-high metal statue of Marilyn Monroe that has stood in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum since 2011, will be moved to a new location in downtown Palm Springs Park. The move is expected to take place in early 2023.
The statue has been a source of controversy since its installation, with some residents and art enthusiasts arguing that it is not in keeping with the city'sのイメージ. Others have argued that the statue is a popular tourist attraction and should remain in its current location.
In 2019, a group of residents filed a lawsuit against the city, arguing that the statue was illegally installed and should be removed. The lawsuit was eventually dismissed, but the controversy continued.
In early 2022, the city council voted to move the statue to a new location. The move is expected to cost around $1 million and will be funded by private donations.
The new location for the statue has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be in a more prominent location in downtown Palm Springs.
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