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Theories abound over mystery metal monolith found in Utah


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/24/monolith-utah-theories-what-is-it-mystery

A giant, metal mystery slab has captured the attention of millions, as people speculate over how such a structure came to be in a remote part of southern Utah.

The object was first spotted last week by a helicopter pilot and wildlife officers who were flying above the rugged area to conduct an annual count of bighorn sheep for the state. It immediately drew comparisons to the monolith featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey as well as inviting suggestions it could be the work of extraterrestrials.

The work was compared to those of many minimalist sculptors, including artist John McCracken, who died in 2011. A spokesperson for his gallerist, David Zwirner, told the Guardian the mystery object was not one of his works and said they suspect “it is a work by a fellow artist paying homage to McCracken”.

Zwirner, however, told the New York Times in a later statement that it could actually be a McCracken.

“The gallery is divided on this,” Zwirner said. “I believe this is definitely by John.”

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