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The Kehinde Wiley Statue In Times Square Has Given Security Officers A Lot Of Extra Emotional Labor

VISUAL Posted: December 1, 2019 8:00 am

As the monument “Rumors of War” prepares to leave Times Square for its permanent home in Richmond, some security officers talk about their time as special “art ambassadors” slash security guards for the work. “The ambassador training was minimal. Some preparation centered on the artist and how the statue was created, but a lot focused on anticipating what questions visitors would ask.” – The New York Times

VISUAL Published: 11.29.19

Read the story in The New York Times Published: 11.29.19

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