Broken Chair - Geneva, Switzerland
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N 46° 13.374 E 006° 08.326
32T E 279343 N 5122793
A Symbol for Peace - The Broken Chair.
Waymark Code: WMP866
Location: Genève, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/18/2015
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Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
The giant ‘Broken Chair’, a work of art in wood, symbolises the campaign against landmines. The chair stands on only three legs. Its image has travelled to all 4 corners of the globe making it one of the 21st century's most emblematic works of art.
‘Broken Chair’ is the work of sculptor Daniel Berset. It was made in 1997 for the NGO Handicap International. Its message is simple: remember the victims of landmines, urge your government to promote a ban on landmines. To illustrate this combat, the Broken Chair stands on three legs, the fourth being splintered half way up. The Chair stands proudly to a height of 12 metres and has an air of dignity.
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