Rung for Women defends Witness as a match for its mission
Rung for WomenRung for Women, through a spokesperson
Rung says the sculpture fits the women who use its career-development services and welcomes the planned installation.
“perfectly reflects the strength, resilience, and determination of the women who walk through our doors”
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Catherine Hanaway challenges the placement of Witness; its St. Louis hosts defend the choice
Catherine Hanaway questions notice and neighborhood input for the planned placement of Witness outside Rung for Women. Rung and the Gateway Foundation defend the sculpture's relevance to women's autonomy and the organization's work. No specific enforcement action has been announced in the cited material.
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Ryan Krull reports the planned installation outside Rung's building and includes the organizations' explanations for selecting the sculpture.
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The magazine asks Rung about the installation outside its offices.
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Rung says it has been preparing the grounds since September.
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The reference is placement outside Rung's building. The organization defends that choice by connecting the work to its mission.
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“Missourians deserve answers about the secrecy and placement, and we intend to get them.”Read statement
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