scaffolding

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Curator Beverly Adams said ropes, scaffolding and draping blue fabric will be used to create theatrical set pieces around the show’s seven Kahlo works and dozen-odd Riveras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

A Japanese archaeological crew amid ruins and scaffolding is eager to meet undiscovered victims of Pompeii’s devastation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The Jesus Christ tower is scheduled to be blessed on June 10 after the dismantling of the scaffolding to coincide with the centenary of Gaudi's death.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

As friends, each is a vital component of the other’s emotional scaffolding, a mechanism that wouldn’t exist if not for a tragedy.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

“What is all that scaffolding up there for?” she asked.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt