Creator of Rhode Island's beloved Big Blue Bug landmark dies at 88

PBS·Jan 28

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The creator of rhode island's big blue bug landmark has died at the age of 88. The big blue bug is a well-known icon in the state, although opinions about it vary, with some considering it one of the ugliest pieces of public art in the us. The landmark has been a part of the state's landscape for many years, celebrating its 43rd anniversary at one point.

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