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Vandals destroy beloved bird sculpture: Haarlem Sculpture Gallery left with fragments and the bill

Vandals destroy beloved bird sculpture: Haarlem Sculpture Gallery left with fragments and the bill

The sculpture 'Hirondelle,' a piece representing vulnerability located near Houtplein in Haarlem, was destroyed by vandals over the past weekend. The Beeldengalerij Haarlem is now left with the fragments of the artwork and the financial burden of the damage.

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