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This concrete statue, the Pillar of Shame, is in Hong Kong, and commemorates the 50 people who died in Tienanmen Square in Beijing in the government crackdown of 1989. The inscription reads "The old cannot kill the young forever." In 2008 it was painted orange to raise awareness about human rights in China.
This website has links to a number sites with more information and photographs.
The sculpture, by Danish artist Jens Galschiot depicts torn and twisted bodies. Galschiot was not allowed in to Hong Kong when it was painted orange but approved of the transformation.
2 comments:
I had no idea that concrete was used so often in art in other countries. This is quite the statue, very interesting message. Great work in posting this.
I love this!!! Is this a concrete contractor Arnold mo? Or are these ordinary people? I can't get enough of this. There is so much talent and skill behind these. I have personally worked with concrete before and its not easy stuff to work with.
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