Dustin Shuler, creator of Berwyn's iconic Spindle sculpture passed away Monday in his home in Southern California. His wife says the cause was cancer. Although best known for the Berwyn Spindle, Shuler's work was known for poking fun at America's love affair with the automobile. In 2007, he arranged a circle of cars on their hind wheels for the Sarasota Season of Sculpture, which he titled "Dance." He also did a series of car "skins" mounted on walls like animal pelts. Shuler's Spindle was dismantled in 2008 by the owner of the shopping strip where it was sited to make room for a Walgreen's. Check out Shuler's website, and his works, here. more ›

Hold off on the mourning, all ye Spindle fans who continue to lament the loss of their beloved public art and pigeon poop collector. Could the citizenry of Berwyn get a new Spindle back in the parking lot instead of a Walgreens? Or, what the hell - how about on top of the Walgreens? The Tribune reports that the ownership of the mall is "open to spending an estimated $300,000 to create a new Spindle." more ›

Grassroots activism lost to corporate America last night when the 50-foot Berwyn “Spindle,” an eight-car kobob, was dismantled under the cover of darkness. Cermak Plaza’s pop icon was taken down with a crane to make room for a proposed Walgreens. more ›

The 50-foot tall Berwyn Spindle is up for auction on e-Bay. There are no bids yet for the sculpture made of eight ‘70s and ‘80s era cars, which lists for $50,000, plus $100,000 shipping costs. The sculpture, commissioned by Cermak Plaza Associates, is probably most popular for its appearance in the 1992 movie Wayne’s World. more ›