| Curious Organism | |
|---|---|
 The sculpture in 2019 | |
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| Artist | Stan Carroll |
| Year | 2009 |
| Medium | Steel sculpture |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| 35°28′12″N97°30′51″W / 35.47°N 97.514234°W Coordinates: 35°28′12″N97°30′51″W / 35.47°N 97.514234°W | |
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