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Lingua (sculpture)

2002 sculpturesSculptures by Jim Sanborn
Lingua Washington DC
Lingua Washington DC

The Lingua is a sculpture by American artist Jim Sanborn located at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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Lingua (sculpture)
L Street Northwest, Washington

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