JFK mural's on the move - thanks to artist's son.(News)

From: Birmingham Mail (England) | Date: June 19, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: By Neil Elkes

BIRMINGHAM'S landmark President Kennedy mural is waiting for a new home after being removed from its home of 37 years by the son of the artist who created it.

Artist Oliver Budd has carefully chipped away the mosaic portrait of John F Kennedy at St Chad's Circus ahead of the demolition of the pedestrian subway and redevelopment of Snow Hill Station.

The key features, including Kennedy's face, have been taken to Oliver's East S...

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