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WDRB.com: Indiana University Unveils John Mellencamp Statue On Campus

A famous musician was honored at Indiana University this weekend.

John Mellencamp, a musician, artist and activist from Seymour, Indiana was celebrated in Bloomington as part of Homecoming weekend. A statue of Mellencamp was unveiled on campus

    There were a number of events highlighting Mellencamp, like Crossroads: The Paintings of John Mellencamp, an ongoing exhibition of Mellencamp's artwork at IU Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art and the statue's unveiling.

    The art exhibit is the first exhibition at IU to display Mellencamp's work. It features large-scale oil portraits and multimedia pieces. The artwork was created from 1991 to present. The exhibit goes through Dec. 15.