Crime & Safety

ICYMI: 'Disgusted' Artist Grieves Loss Of Sculpture Symbolic Of Native Land Sovereignty

"I'm really disgusted someone would do this.": Artist says of stolen piece dedicated to respect for indigenous peoples' land sovereignty.

Kuleana, a sculpture by Pauline Leilani Badamo, was stolen from its temporary installation in Patchogue about three weeks ago.
Kuleana, a sculpture by Pauline Leilani Badamo, was stolen from its temporary installation in Patchogue about three weeks ago. ( Kealani Hopkins)

In a story from earlier this week, a Hawaiian artist speaks about her stolen sculpture.


Hawaiian Native Grieves Loss of Deeply Personal Sculpture In New York

"I'm really disgusted someone would do this.": Artist says of stolen piece dedicated to respect for indigenous peoples' land sovereignty.

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