Mr. Lichtenstein said that he could not disclose the reason for the chairman's action, but that the artist, Mel Chin, was free to request an explanation.

It is the brainchild of Mel Chin, who is internationally recognized for his public art projects.

Classical scholars' objects share space with contemporary work by Mel Chin and Arlan Huang.

This new art complements the first work, called Signal by Mel Chin, which was added in 1997 to the station complex.

The 1998 artwork here is called Signal by Mel Chin.

One interpretation that is drawing a lot of attention from viewers is "DIS-pence & DIS-tribute," by Mel Chin.

Elaine De Kooning, Mel Chin, Michael Lucero and David Sandlin have all served in this chair.

Mel Chin (born 1951 in Houston, Texas, USA) is a conceptual visual artist.

In 2004, Mel Chin was invited as a visiting artist at East Tennessee State University.

They include the sculptors and installation artists Mel Chin and Betye and Alison Saar.