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on April 23, 2010 at 9:44 PM, updated April 25, 2010 at 2:16 PM. Benjamin Brink, The Oregonian Adam Kuby, the artist who designed 35-foot needles for the Portland Acupuncture Project's art installation, pulls the stretchy material over the foam that forms the handle of the acupuncture needle. If public art displays reflect the culture of a city, then the Portland Acupuncture Project depicts a metropolis striving for a healthier, more vibrant version of itself.