According to Magnus, the mystifying sculptor was designed to reflect opposition to military intervention and war, including the destruction of people’s homes and lives. Bill Heine was inspired, in part, by witnessing warplanes flying over Tripoli in Libya, on the night he moved into the house.

The shark was installed on 9 August 1986, to coincide with the anniversary of the dropping of the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Today, the property is a cool Airbnb rental and while the exterior is entirely unexpected and bold, the interior is surprisingly tranquil and understated.

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