LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - If you’ve been around the Fayette County Courthouse in the past few months, you may have noticed construction.

That’s because the city has commissioned the largest piece of artwork ever for Lexington.

The sculpture was proudly dedicated by the city Wednesday, but some community members aren’t fans of the work.

Community reactions vary widely

“I think it’s nice,” said one resident when asked about the piece.

“It kind of looks like a necklace tangled up and twisted,” said another.

“It’s an interesting, more modern art piece. I think that art is subjective,” another resident said.

“I think it’s a little abstract but I really enjoy it,” said one observer.

The $900,000 sculpture celebrating Lexington’s 250th birthday warrants mixed reactions for people living her

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