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A famous sculpture was meant to be touched, but people got weird about it. Which is why museums now say “look with your eyes.”

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Most famous sculptures were never meant to be handled. Museums ask visitors not to touch because oils from skin and repeated contact can slowly damage stone, metal and surface finishes.

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A famous sculpture was meant to be touched, but people got weird about it. Which is why museums now say “look with your eyes.” | SmartAss Facts