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The fictional heavyweight champion has become one of Philadelphia's most famed figures, and his statue standing atop the museum steps is a sacred pilgrimage for fans.
But in the 40 years since it was first unveiled, this is the first time it's been brought inside the museum.
The Rocky exhibition will feature over 150 pieces of art from more than 50 artists.
The museum described the statue as part of the city's, quote, civic and cultural identity.
The exhibition will run through August 2nd.
The statue is instantly recognizable, a bronze Rocky Balboa portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, raising his hands above his head in a show of triumph despite the odds.
The fictional heavyweight champion has become one of Philadelphia's most famed figures, and his statue standing atop the museum steps is a sacred pilgrimage for fans.
But in the 40 years since it was first unveiled, this is the first time it's been brought inside the museum.
The Rocky exhibition will feature over 150 pieces of art from more than 50 artists.
The museum described the statue as part of the city's, quote, civic and cultural identity.
The exhibition will run through August 2nd.
Florian Montorio was killed in what Macron described as an attack on the UN's peace service.
Three additional soldiers had been injured as well.
Macron said, quote, everything suggests that Hezbollah was behind the attack.
The accusation against the group comes just a day into the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
The Israeli military says it has conducted strikes against a threatening target in Lebanon.
More than a million people in Lebanon have been forced out of the south of the country, where Israel is trying to create a buffer zone to prevent Hezbollah from firing rockets into northern Israel.