A Wax Statue of Lincoln Melted Into a Meme
Briefly

Originally intended as a commentary on American monument culture, a six-foot wax version of the Lincoln Memorial turned into a meme after melting in a heatwave, sparking jokes and innuendo online.
Sculptor Sandy Williams IV noted the unique nature of public art, being open to unexpected interpretations, contrasting with the more specific demographic in gallery interactions.
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