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HIGH RISE

A new Insta-worthy addition to New York City’s skyline made its appearance this June. Far from being another starchitect building of dazzling proportions, this newbie is a bronze sculpture that’s been cleverly positioned to form part of the surrounding cityscape.

‘Brick House’ by US-based architect Simone Leigh is a 5m-high bust

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