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Radio Extra: Paschke's Controversial Gang Sign-Covered Cow Back on Parade

January 27, 2015 12:11pm | Updated January 27, 2015 12:11pm
"Vaca Victoria," Ed Paschke's contribution to the 1999 Cows on Parade public art exhibit was yanked from the show.
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Ed Paschke Foundation

JEFFERSON PARK — A cow covered with gang signs — painted by Chicago artist Ed Paschke as part of public art exhibit — will go on display Monday for the first time since it was yanked from Chicago's streets because of complaints from police officers 15 years ago.

The Ed Paschke Art Center, 5415 W. Higgins Ave., in Jefferson Park will reopen Feb. 2 with an exhibit featuring "Vaca Victoria," Paschke's contribution to Chicago's 1999 "Cows on Parade" exhibit.

On this DNAinfo Radio Extra, Heather Cherone discusses the stir caused by the cow in 1999:

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