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jimmygreen717 t1_ixcv5fe wrote

They mean absolutely nothing. It's an art piece, which is awesome. Providence had (might still have) a policy where all new construction had to include some art piece along with it. That's also why there used to be those reflectors under the tunnel in the parking garage too. It might also be the reason for the clock man on top of the foundry

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Heddlok t1_ixec2t1 wrote

I always wondered about Mr. Clockmandudebroguy up there

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commandantskip t1_ixfc607 wrote

It's actually the state that require any new public construction or rehabilitation of public buildings spend 1% of the budget on public art, and the Convention Center is a state project.

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jimmygreen717 t1_ixfo1iv wrote

Thanks for this! I know there was some initiative with Providence and RISD as well, but this is awesome

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