| Black Lightning | |
|---|---|
 The sculpture in December 2022 | |
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| Artist | Ronald Bladen |
| Year | 1981 |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| 47°37′14″N122°20′54″W / 47.620459°N 122.348361°W | |
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