A monumental poisoned chalice

By Joe Kerr and Joe Kerr 2004-07-16T00:00:00

Given the hysterical reactions to last week’s unveiling of the Princess Diana memorial, you have to ask why any self-respecting artist or architect would be insane enough to design such a thing. How can they ignore the many failed attempts to erect a public memorial which actually satisfies the public? ...

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