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"In Plain Sight": New Sculpture In Philadelphia Honors Often Overlooked Members Of LGBTQ+ Community

Positioned at the end of the pier, the sculpture commands attention, both for its vibrant colors and its deeper meaning.

(CBS Philadelphia)

June 3, 2025

A bold 10-foot, 250-pound sculpture titled "In Plain Sight" was unveiled Monday morning on Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia, standing as a tribute to transgender, queer, intersex and asexual members of the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom continue to face scrutiny and erasure as their rights remain central in the national conversation.

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Positioned at the end of the pier, the sculpture — a large, colorful TQ+ — commands attention, both for its vibrant colors and its deeper meaning.

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