Touring art in Union reflects border issues

Students who pass through the union today will have a hard time ignoring the towering metal figures that stand on the edge of the mall.

Four steel human sculptures, each approximately 14 feet tall and weighing 500 ÷ 900 pounds, are on display as part of a national tour intended to promote discussion of border issues.

"Our mission is to create awareness and appreciation for the unique culture that has arisen on the U.S.-Mexico border," said Tom Whittingslow, founder of the Tucson-based, nonprofit Beyond Borders: Binational Art Foundation. [Read article]