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giant clothespins as art

giant clothespins as art? I never realize they could be But they are Philadelphia has one made of steel Designed by Claes Oldenburg That clothespin is facing upside down It could pin photographs maybe but not giant clothes Turkish art professor Mehmet Ali Aysal designed one too His giant clothespin was created for the festival of the five seasons She resides in Chaudfontaine, Belgium This giant sculpture faces the way clothespins must face If they are to be useful and keep clothes on the line It appears that she is keeping the lawn in place, pinching it like you pinch the edges of crust on a pie

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Date: 7/1/2025 7:57:00 AM
Your poem turns an ordinary clothespin into a whimsical lens on public art. Through quiet wonder, you connect cities, artists, and metaphors with grace. The imagery of pinching lawn like pie crust is especially striking. It’s a gentle, imaginative reflection on how even everyday objects can hold unexpected beauty. Your words don’t just describe, they enchant. Please keep writing — Krishika upadhyay
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/1/2025 8:19:00 PM
thank you so much Krishika

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