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Sep 08, 2009

Colombian Heart Sculptures Everywhere, But to What End?

When you run into a 13-foot tall heart in the District this month, the Colombian government would like you to think happier thoughts about its country. Dozens of these heart-shaped sculptures popped up all over Washington at the end of last week, and we’ve been getting a lot of questions about what they’re doing here and what they mean. The hearts themselves are part of an official advertising campaign, dubbed “Discover Colombia Through its Heart,”…

 
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