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It's get humped by the federal government day.
The State Department wants to plunk down $400,000 in taxpayer money for a camel sculpture at the new U.S. Embassy being built in Islamabad, Pakistan, according to a report Monday.
“Camel Contemplating Needle,†created by American artist John Baldessari, depicts a 500-pound white camel made of fiberglass staring at the eye of an oversized needle, Buzzfeedfirst reported.
Officials explained the decision to purchase the sculpture in a four-page document justifying a “sole source†procurement.
“This artist’s product is uniquely qualified,†the document states. “Public art which will be presented in the new embassy should reflect the values of a predominantly Islamist country.â€
Just a friendly reminder that six months ago "the cupboard [was] bare."
State Department wants $400K for camel sculpture in Pakistan: report
The State Department wants to plunk down $400,000 in taxpayer money for a camel sculpture at the new U.S. Embassy being built in Islamabad, Pakistan, according to a report Monday.
“Camel Contemplating Needle,†created by American artist John Baldessari, depicts a 500-pound white camel made of fiberglass staring at the eye of an oversized needle, Buzzfeedfirst reported.
Officials explained the decision to purchase the sculpture in a four-page document justifying a “sole source†procurement.
“This artist’s product is uniquely qualified,†the document states. “Public art which will be presented in the new embassy should reflect the values of a predominantly Islamist country.â€
Just a friendly reminder that six months ago "the cupboard [was] bare."
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