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On the Fence
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simple and wonderful
ziv ayal 08/01/2009
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Spectacular but unfortunately I'm unable to imagine the function value of the fence, besides it being a sculpture.
Jensen 08/24/2009
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This “landscaped outdoor room” near Farrar Pond, Massachusetts, uses simple construction to create complex effects.
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