Universal Child - Santa Clara, CA
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saopaulo1
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A mosaic on a missle shaped canvas by Santa Clara city hall. The piece is for world peace.
Waymark Code: WM7G91
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2009
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The piece stands about 15 ft high behind the Santa Clara city hall. It's covered in little pieces of tile, which form the images of children.
The plaque reads: "Universal Child by Beniamino Bufano Made from stainless steel, cast stone and mosaics. Mosaics were all individually cut by the sculptor in Rome, Italy. All nationalities are represented by children of all countries in the world. Bufano believes the children will lead the world to peace. May 1965."
TITLE: Universal Child
ARTIST(S): Bufano, Beniamino, 1898-1970, sculptor.
DATE: Commissioned July 1963. May 1965.
MEDIUM: Stainless steel and cast stone mosaic.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS CA001869
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Located Santa Clara Civic Center, Southeast corner of Lincoln Street & Warburton Drive, Santa Clara, California
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
No difference
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