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800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800Map
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  • zulu5
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    Thought-provoking anthropomorphic urns

    These anthropomorphic vessels are amazing. The work that the artist Diana Moore put into representing the diversity of the U.S. and honoring the local culture is impressive. These urns are 5 feet tall...

    Reviewed on Oct 28, 2023
  • Marilyn S
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    Vurt da Furk?!

    We’re visiting Lafayette for the first time this weekend. Lovely town. Most of what we’ve seen so far has been very interesting. But we just drove by and saw these sculptures for the first time. Vurt...

    Reviewed on May 21, 2023
  • Clevis
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    Interesting Art but cost us a fortune

    I am tempted to call this a disgrace. Not for what it looks like but for the amount it cost us as US citizens. Each of these two sculptures cost $800.000. Just another example of the Federal Judges...

    Reviewed on Jun 25, 2018
  • rharri523085
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    Outside Art in Lafayette

    Judge John Shaw was an advocate for the people and this building is a fitting tribute to the man. The sculptures in the front are not something you'd expect, but a very welcome surprise.

    Reviewed on May 3, 2018
  • Vida H
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    Weird but pretty!

    I didn't see much justice-y about them, more zoned/zenned out, but they are interesting and attractive.

    Reviewed on Oct 19, 2017