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The City of Albuquerque's Public Art Program, one of the oldest in the country, began in 1978, with the passage of a Percent for Art ordinance. This bold initiative set aside 1% of City construction funds derived from the general obligation bond program and certain revenue bonds for the purchase or commission of works of art . The Aluminum Yucca is by Gordon Huether, made from salvaged hollow aluminum fuel tanks from F-16 military aircraft. The hollow aluminum forms were sliced vertically to resemble the scooped shape of the Datil Yucca leaf which is native to the area. It is located on I- 40 in Tijeras Canyon, Route 66 gateway to Albuquerque. |
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