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Animated Ariel Sharon coma sculpture on show in Israel

A life-size sculpture of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is due to be unveiled at a gallery in Tel Aviv.

The installation, by Israeli artist Noam Braslavsky, portrays Mr Sharon lying in a hospital bed in the coma he has been in since 2006.

Mr Sharon was one of Israel's most influential leaders. He has never recovered from a massive stroke.

The 82-year-old remains in hospital in Tel Aviv, having never regained consciousness after suffering the stroke four years ago.

The animated sculpture will be on display to the public in a darkened room at the Kishon art gallery from Thursday....
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