In 1989, publicly funded site-specific sculpture, 'Tilted Arc' by Richard Serra was cut into three pieces and removed on order by the mayor of NY backed by 1,200 signature strong petition. [https://publicdelivery.org/richard-serra-tilted-arc/#Removal_of_the_artwork_in_1989](https://publicdelivery.org/richard-serra-tilted-arc/#Removal_of_the_artwork_in_1989)