Memory

MENDIZABAL ITUARTE, Aitor (Venezuela, Caracas 1949)

Triangular prism-shaped column, crossed by fissures. According to the artist, these symbolise the injuries caused by violence.

  • Artist: MENDIZABAL ITUARTE, Aitor (Venezuela, Caracas 1949)
  • Material: Bronze
  • Measurements: 400 cm (height)
  • Signed: Cannot be seen
  • Dated: Cannot be seen
  • Period: 2006
  • Location: City Centre (Alderdi Eder, gardens in front of the City Hall)

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Work in memory of and in tribute to all those who have died due to terrorism and violence in San Sebastián. Work promoted by the Human Rights Commission in the City Council of Donostia. The date chosen for the unveiling coincided with World Peace Day, with the anniversary of the death of Gandhi and with the fourth anniversary of the award of the Gold Medal of the city to the victims of terrorism in the capital city of Gipuzkoa. There is a plaque at the foot of the work on which the following inscription can be read: “The city of San Sebastián, in memory of the victims of terrorism and violence. Donostia hiriak terrorismoaren eta indarkeriaren biktimen omenez. Donostia - San Sebastián. 30/1/2007". The work was unveiled on 30 January 2007.