The Spindle

Name
The Spindle
Photo
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Description
The Spindle was a sculpture created by artist Dustin Shuler, famous for his large-scale pop art. It was a 50-foot spike with eight impaled cars located in the Cermak Plaza shopping center in Berwyn, Illinois. It was controversial due to it's unconventional style and was eventually demolished in 2008.
Date built
May 1, 1989
Perspective
Despite the controversy and much public outcry when it was dismantled, the Spindle was seen as a unique blend of commercialism and creativity.