Guadalupe Mural In San Diego Was Torn Down

The Guadalupe, or “Surfing Madonna,” mural outside of San Diego, California has been removed, The Los Angeles Times reported. If you recall, she kind of magically appeared when men in hard hats installed her, only problem was, the installation was not sanctioned by the city. So, what ended up happening was:

The mosaic dubbed the “Surfing Madonna,” which had been an object of curiosity and controversy in the seaside suburb of Encinitas in northern San Diego County, was removed Wednesday night under an agreement between the artist and city officials.

Under the agreement, the mosaic is to be relocated off public property. The artist, Mark Patterson, paid the cost of the removal, as well as a $500 fine and other expenses attached to the mysterious appearance and now removal of the mosaic on the bridge overpass near Moonlight Beach.

It’s great that the piece was able to survive, seeing how beautiful it appears to be. I certainly wish we had some more clandestine art projects popping up where I live, what do you think?

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