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XOXO Sculpture at Southampton Arts Center for Limited Time

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The sculpture lit up at night. COURTESY NANCY KANE

The sculpture lit up at night. COURTESY NANCY KANE

From left, artist James Ding, Village Trustee Len Zinnanti, Southampton Arts Center Executive Director Christina Strassfield, Deputy Mayor Gina Arresta, and Village Trustee Roy Stevenson. COURTESY NANCY KANE

From left, artist James Ding, Village Trustee Len Zinnanti, Southampton Arts Center Executive Director Christina Strassfield, Deputy Mayor Gina Arresta, and Village Trustee Roy Stevenson. COURTESY NANCY KANE

authorStaff Writer on Feb 19, 2024
An original sculpture by North Sea artist James Ding was installed on the grounds of the Southampton Arts Center — appropriately, in time for Valentine’s Day last week. The “XOXO... more

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