Enlightened Universe Artwork by Gabarrón Artwork in Central Park New York: 70 Years of the UN
Geschreven op 1-11-2015 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Mensenrechten, Natuur
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, a monumental statue Enlightened Universe was unveiled on Saturday, 24 October 2015, at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, new York.
The installation created by Spanish artist Cristóbal Gabarrón is presented by the United Nations in partnership with The Gabarron Foundation.
The commemorative statue depicts 70 life-size figures joined in hand around a central globe, creating a human chain of global citizenship, solidarity, tolerance, respect for nature, and shared responsibility. The sphere measures 6,371 millimeters to correspond to the Earth’s diameter of 6,371 kilometers. The 70 figures represent the 70 years of the United Nations.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations met artist Cristóbal Gabarrón and Senior United Nations representatives for the unveiling of Enlightened Universe in Central Park, a monumental art Installation created by the Spanish artist in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations.
