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La Jornada and Numbe Whageh Form the Cuarto Centenario Memorial to Represent the Past and Present of Albuquerque

Two Memorials, Many Perspectives, One Monument

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Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

Composed of two distinct monuments, the Cuarto Centenario Memorial in Albuquerque, New Mexico was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of New Mexico’s founding. However, the process around selecting who and what the memorial would depict became contentious, and the final piece powerfully represents how monuments can represent the past and present of an entire […]

Freedom Square Monuments Juxtapose Different Eras and Ideals for Budapest

Driving and Representing Change for Budapest

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Europe, Monumentous Legacy, Public Space

Spaces and places have been completely transformed as a result of the installation or removal of monuments, and nowhere is the power of such structures to influence this kind of transformation apparent than at Freedom Square (Szabadság tér) in Budapest, Hungary. The Square contains numerous monuments erected at different times that represent numerous eras and […]

Heldenplatz and Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna Showcase the Power of Public Squares

A Legacy of Experiences and History

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Europe, Monumentous Legacy, Public Space

Situated directly across from one another in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Heldenplatz (Heroes’ Square) and Maria-Theresien-Platz are public spaces that have been able to attract audiences from across the city and region for a variety of reasons. While the Squares are not typically thought of as the most popular attractions in Vienna, they nonetheless […]

Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) in Budapest is Equal Parts History and Inspiration for Hungary

A Hungarian Legacy

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Europe, Monumentous Legacy, Public Space

The legends and heroes of an entire nation can change form and shape over the course of that nation’s history, and there’s no better example of what this can look like than Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) in Budapest. Equal parts history and inspiration, the Square and sculptures in it have changed over time to enable […]

Experiencing Dam Square and the National Monument in Amsterdam

The Attractions and Appeal of Dam Square

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Europe, Monumentous Legacy, Public Space

Dam Square is a town square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which has become a focal point for the history and culture of the city. It contains several notable buildings as well as the National Monument, which was created as a memorial to people who served in World War II. By providing residents and tourists with […]

How the People’s Friendship Arch and the Motherland Monument Could Help Define Decommunization in Ukraine

A New Legacy for Ukraine

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Europe, Monumentous Legacy, Sculpture

Monuments in Kyiv range from pieces that celebrate the national hero and founder of Ukraine to ones that honor and remember events that have helped shape the identity of the country. A variety of monuments that are obscure and outstanding are spread throughout the city, and they’ve proven to serve as powerful economic and social […]

Capturing the Revolutionary Spirit and Influence of Kyiv at Independence Square

Reflecting the Culture of Kyiv and All of Ukraine

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Europe, Monumentous Legacy, Public Space

Independence Square, or Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Ukrainian, is the central square in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Located in the heart of the city, it serves as an economic and cultural hub for Kyiv but has also become the place where the revolutionary spirit of the entire country has gathered together to make major changes. […]