"Awake"
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One of eight outdoor sculptures in the Coffee Cup Collaborative, a public art project that honors Greensboro, NC's place in civil rights history.
Waymark Code: WM6PKP
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2009
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To commemorate the request for a cup of coffee as the first words spoken in protest against segregated eating facilities, eight North Carolina artists were selected to design individual bronze cups to be displayed at strategic points around the city of Greensboro to build public awareness, promote conversation and encourage dialogue.
"Awake"
Artist: Kurt Gabriel, Charlotte, NC
Location: J.Douglas Galyon Depot, 236 E. Washington St., Greensboro, NC
Artist's remarks:
"It is such a powerful moment to capture: when someone realizes something just isn't right and decides to do something about it. This thought animated my design. A cup of coffee to wake up the world to injustice."
Civil Right Type: Not listed
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