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Device to Root out Evil

Dennis Oppenheim

Device to Root Out Evil by internationally renowned artist Dennis Oppenheim is a striking upside-down church sculpture located in East Village’s 5th Street Square. Part of CMLC’s Art in the Public Realm program, the work is one of East Village's most recognizable public artworks.

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Last updated: June 3rd, 2026

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