 The sculpture has served as a stop on walking tours of the city , including the Metropolitan Arts Commission 's 1987 Portland Public Art walking tour and the 2003 Public Art Conference 's walking tour of downtown . On November 7 , 2006 , Kvinneakt was temporarily removed for renovation of the Transit Mall and installation of the MAX Light Rail along the mall . Its removal was supervised by staff of the Regional Arts & Culture Council . During this time Kvinneakt and other removed works were cleaned and refurbished . In September 2009 , the statue was re @-@ sited on SW Sixth Avenue between Alder and Morrison . Representatives from the Regional Arts & Culture Council and the TriMet Public Art Program conducted the unveiling . According to the former organization 's public art manager , the sculpture will likely remain in its current location for as long as 30 years . 
