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Cleveland artist suing over removal, destruction of sculpture
CLEVELAND — Artist Loren Naji is suing 5 completely different entities after he stated his sculpture was wrongfully eliminated and destroyed.
Loren Naji has lived a life accomplished immersed in artwork. The artist designed a chunk that he may tour all over the world residing inside.
“I used to crawl in there and use this rope to shut the door” stated Naji whereas explaining his murals.
Naji has a ardour for spheres, which characteristic prominently in most of his artwork. Together with one piece that is now not obtainable for the general public to take pleasure in.
“The sculpture was a big eight-foot diameter sphere product of layers of plywood. It weighed about 3,000 lbs.” defined Naji. He says this sphere was particular, doubling as a time capsule. “Took me a few yr and a half to construct. It was all stacked plywood after which sanded smoothed,” he stated.
The time capsule was put in in 2011, on West 25 avenue in Cleveland. The sculpture was named ‘They Have Landed’, impressed by the photo voltaic system.
“There have been letters and notes and CDs and tapes and. Oh, there is a bottle of wine” stated Naji.
Loren Naji sculpture positioned in entrance of the west 25 avenue RTA station. (Credit score Loren Naji)
He stated the murals was bolted to the bottom and placed on show, then development started close by.
“This previous summer time, I began noticing it was fenced in as a result of the development for this huge venture,” stated Naji. “I began noticing they began piling all types of rubbish towards it and constructing supplies, there was even a tire sitting on the highest of it.”
A couple of months later, Naji says he obtained a cellphone name from a good friend.
“A good friend known as me and stated, ‘The place’s your sculpture? It isn’t there anymore,’” Naji stated. “And I assumed, ‘Oh, no, it in all probability simply obtained hidden by all that development particles.’”
Not hidden, Naji stated he quickly realized it was destroyed.
“I went [into the construction office] and so they stated, ‘Oh, yeah, we tried to maneuver it and it broke aside. So we put within the dumpster and it is gone.’”
All that’s left the place the sculpture as soon as stood is the empty base for the placard.
“My first thought was, ‘Why did not they name me? Why?’ It is so easy,” Naji stated. “E mail, name, Fb, Instagram. There’s 1,000,000 methods of getting a maintain of me.”
In a authorized submitting, Naji’s lawyer is in search of financial damages from Harbor Bay Actual Property, Panzika development, the Metropolis of Cleveland and Larger Cleveland RTA, saying Naji maintained possession and copyright curiosity of the sculpture and it was destroyed with out notifying him.
Artist Loren Naji stands inside his 3,000 pound sculpture. (Credit score Loren Naji)
In a press release from the Larger Cleveland RTA, “The Larger Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) helps public artwork. Whereas this particular piece close to the W.25th St. station was not commissioned by GCRTA, we did work with each the artist and neighborhood to grant permission to position it on GCRTA property. That License expired August 1, 2021 and was not prolonged.”
Naji says the lawsuit received’t deliver again his sculpture, however he hopes it could actually create a possibility for folks to come back collectively and collaborate on a brand new piece of art work.
“I would love all people to be blissful. I really like everybody to work issues out” stated Naji. “What if the developer Panzeeka development constructed a brand new sphere out of cement, a eight-foot cement sphere, and I painted on it.”
Naji hopes this new art work may stay in the identical area because the previous one.
“I would like them to, you already know, work in direction of fixing the issue,” he stated.
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Ohio Weather Alert: Air Quality Advisory Issued for Cleveland and Surrounding Counties Today
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Cleveland, OH – Residents in Northeast Ohio face an Air Quality Advisory today as ground-level fine particle pollution reaches unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Officials urge those with respiratory issues, children, and the elderly to limit outdoor activities.
According to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), the advisory began at midnight and will remain in effect through midnight tonight. Local air quality monitors predict that weather patterns will cause pollutants to linger, impacting areas like Cleveland, Akron, and Mentor. Residents can monitor real-time air quality updates at airnow.gov and sign up for text alerts at enviroflash.info.
To help mitigate pollution, NOACA encourages simple actions such as carpooling, avoiding engine idling, and postponing outdoor chores like mowing until air quality improves. Commuters are advised to use public transportation or consolidate trips where possible to limit emissions.
Looking ahead, Northeast Ohio’s forecast features mild but wet conditions heading into the weekend. Friday brings a 50% chance of afternoon showers with highs near 48°F. Rain is likely Saturday and Sunday, with highs reaching the low 50s. Gusty winds up to 20 mph may impact visibility for drivers.
Stay updated on changing conditions and travel plans by checking local weather alerts and preparing for rain-heavy travel periods through Sunday.
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CLEVELAND — Not many movies stand the test of time, but “A Christmas Story” is a genuine classic.
The 1983 film only lasted a month in the box office but has since become a cult classic, drawing fans to the Cleveland home where it was shot all year long. One northeast Ohio native had a small but memorable part in the film and made lifelong friendships.
Drew Hocevar may be remembered for playing the “mean elf” in the film, but he’s anything but.
Known as the “male elf” in the credits, it’s the only acting role Hocevar has ever auditioned for. He was working at Higbees department store when he got the part.
“They just called me, and I got the elf part!” he said.
He said it was just something fun to do. Being a teacher is what really paid the bills. Hocevar is a former special education teacher and now volunteers as a mechanic working on the merry-go-round at the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Some of the artifacts he saved from the movie are on display at the museum.
“I snagged my hat and ran,” he said.
He said the rest of the costume was thrown away.
Hocevar’s cast-signed poster and bb-gun are on display at the museum
The museum has a few other special “A Christmas Story” displays, including Lego sculptures depicting memorable scenes from the movie including Hocevar’s scene of him pushing kids down a slide on a fake snow-topped mountain.
Over 40 years later he remains friends with some of the cast including his elf counterpart and recently had lunch with her.
The movie plays numerous times throughout the holiday season, but Hocevar said he tends not to watch. His friends, however, have a special name for Christmas Day.
“24 hours of Drew!” he said.
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Cleveland, OH – Warmer weather is set to move into Northeast Ohio just in time for Christmas, with rain chances remaining low this week. After a cloudy and drizzly start today, temperatures will gradually rise, offering a mild holiday season for residents.
According to the National Weather Service, Cleveland will see highs in the upper 30s today with patchy drizzle tapering off by the afternoon. Tonight, skies will remain cloudy with lows near 33°F. By Wednesday, Christmas Day, conditions improve with mostly cloudy skies and highs reaching a pleasant 40°F.
Looking ahead, Thursday will bring partly sunny skies and warmer temperatures, peaking near 48°F. Winds from the southeast will keep conditions calm, making it an ideal day for holiday outings. However, by Friday, a 30% chance of rain returns as temperatures climb into the upper 40s.
The warm-up continues into Saturday, with highs expected to reach the mid-50s. Showers are likely Saturday night into Sunday, so residents should prepare for wet conditions over the weekend.
Motorists should remain cautious today as morning drizzle could create slick spots on roads, including I-90 and I-71. While precipitation chances remain low, lingering fog and mist may reduce visibility early in the day.
Stay tuned for updated forecasts as Christmas approaches, and plan your holiday travels with these warming conditions in mind.
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