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Rufino Tamayo's sculpture "Conquest of Space," created in 1983, currently greets travelers at the curbside of the International Terminal. Did you know that it was first was located in the Central Terminal (now T2) courtyard fountain? http://bit.ly/2iXroj6 #SFOHistory #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #SFAC #airportart #RufinoTamayo SFO Central Terminal courtyard c. 1983 SFO Museum Collection 2011.032.2757
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