Even the artist, Jonathan Borofsky, has questioned the taste of this landmark sculpture of a ballerina in a bearded clown mask perched above the corner of Rose Ave and Main St. But he also says – and it's hard to disagree – that it represents the Venice vibe: eclectic, gender-fluid and blending classical technique with a street performer for the masses.
Ballerina Clown
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Transportation
- bus: Big Blue Bus lines 1, 8, 18, Metro line 733
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