Monz (Moose) - Ottawa, Ontario
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This artistic bench was created by Algonquin artist Claude Latour. It was installed in early 2019 in proximity to the Flora Footbridge, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM12XNQ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/02/2020
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"One of the wonderful aspects of the new bridge (Flora MacDonald Footbridge) is the public art designed and placed to complement the structure. The City of Ottawa Public Art Program and community leaders recognize that the traditional territory of the Algonquin people has always included the Ottawa Valley and adjacent lands, straddling the border between what is now Quebec and Ontario.
When the call went out for public art for the space, Algonquin artist Claude Latour responded and his design for a bench called Monz (or Moose) was accepted. The bench design emulates moose antlers and serves as both a resting place for pedestrians and as public art to relay to people the Algonquin presence. It was installed in early November 2019.When the call went out for public art for the space, Algonquin artist Claude Latour responded and his design for a bench called Monz (or Moose) was accepted. The bench design emulates moose antlers and serves as both a resting place for pedestrians and as public art to relay to people the Algonquin presence. It was installed in early November 2019."
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