Installation artist talks Tom Lee’s story, bringing Memphians together

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 11, 2021 9:19 AM CT | Published: October 07, 2021 8:00 PM CT

Artist Theaster Gates talked Thursday about the installation having the same impact “The Bean” and the Tamir Rice Pavilion – both in Chicago – have had with the public finding the ultimate uses for them to make them destinations.

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Tom Lee Park redesign Theaster Gates Memphis River Parks Partnership

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