Photos: Louisville's David statue

Louisville Courier Journal
Robert Embry of Rueff Sign Co. removes the mask from the statue of David outside the 21C Museum Hotel on June 11, 2021, the day Gov. Andy Beshear formally lifted the mask mandate.
Robert Embry of Rueff Sign Co. removes the mask from the statue of David outside the 21C Museum Hotel on June 11, 2021, the day Gov. Andy Beshear formally lifted the mask mandate.
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The supersized, gold painted recreation of the Michelangelo's 'David' stand on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky in front of the 21c Hotel. June 30, 2020
The supersized, gold painted recreation of the Michelangelo's 'David' stand on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky in front of the 21c Hotel. June 30, 2020
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The statue of David at the 21C Museum Hotel.
April 25, 2016
The statue of David at the 21C Museum Hotel. April 25, 2016
By Michael Clevenger, The C-J
Room 215 at Hotel 21C has a room with uh, a view of the 30-foot statue inspired by Michelangelo's David outside one of the room's windows.
Room 215 at Hotel 21C has a room with uh, a view of the 30-foot statue inspired by Michelangelo's David outside one of the room's windows.
Matt Stone/Courier Journal
The Youth March for Freedom marches past the 21C Museum and Hotel on Saturday in downtown Louisville. July 4, 2020
The Youth March for Freedom marches past the 21C Museum and Hotel on Saturday in downtown Louisville. July 4, 2020
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The scene at the black carpet at the Vanity Fair Derby party at 21c Museum Hotel. May 6, 2016
The scene at the black carpet at the Vanity Fair Derby party at 21c Museum Hotel. May 6, 2016
Brian Bohannon, Special To The C-J
No buts about it. Room 215 at Hotel 21C has a full view of the 30-foot statue inspired by Michelangelo's David outside one of the room's windows.
No buts about it. Room 215 at Hotel 21C has a full view of the 30-foot statue inspired by Michelangelo's David outside one of the room's windows.
Matt Stone/Courier Journal
The supersized, gold painted recreation of the Michelangelo's 'David' stand on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky in front of the 21c Hotel. June 30, 2020
The supersized, gold painted recreation of the Michelangelo's 'David' stand on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky in front of the 21c Hotel. June 30, 2020
Pat McDonogh / Courier Journal
Amanda Wozadlo with 'David (inspired by Michelangelo),' by Serkan Özkaya, at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, KY. Oct. 3, 2014
Amanda Wozadlo with 'David (inspired by Michelangelo),' by Serkan Özkaya, at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, KY. Oct. 3, 2014
Frankie Steele, Special To The C
The supersized, gold painted recreation of the Michelangelo's 'David' stand on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky in front of the 21c Hotel. June 30, 2020
The supersized, gold painted recreation of the Michelangelo's 'David' stand on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky in front of the 21c Hotel. June 30, 2020
Pat McDonogh / Courier Journal
CJ Stylemaker Mary Beth Boone, seen at 21c Hotel. March 2, 2017.
CJ Stylemaker Mary Beth Boone, seen at 21c Hotel. March 2, 2017.
By Pat McDonogh / The C-J