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It depicts a giant chair with a broken leg and stands across the street from the Palace of Nations, in Geneva. It symbolises opposition to land mines and cluster bombs , and acts as a reminder to politicians and diplomats visiting Geneva.
The giant ‘Broken Chair’, a work of art in wood, symbolises the campaign against landmines. The Broken Chairstands on only three legs. It is 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.
Jun 14, 2017 · A Brief History of Geneva's Broken Chair. A short trip from Geneva’s main station of Gare Cornavin takes you to Place des Nations, a wide, open square lined with choreographed fountains. You may wonder why there is a giant chair with a broken leg towering into the sky, and here’s why.
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Broken Chair. Art Daniel Berset, Place des Nations. Media gallery. The Broken Chair was constructed by renowned sculptor Daniel Berset in 1997 at the request of Handicap International. This image has been around the world and is now regarded as one of the most iconic pieces of 21st century art.
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Jun 2023 • Couples. This huge 'Broken Chair' sculpture, an artwork made of wood, stands on only three legs is a symbol the campaign against landmines. It is designed by Swiss artist Daniel Berset and constructed by carpenter Louis Geneve. It is constructed of 5.5 tons of wood and is 12 m high.
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Artist : Daniel Berset. Carpenter : Louis Genève. Engineer : Thomas Büchi. History. 1997. 18 August - Broken Chair comes to Place des Nations. This giant chair was born out of Handicap International’s desire to rally states and public opinion to put an end to the humanitarian crisis caused by antipersonnel mines. +. 2005. An uncertain future.
Broken chair. Since 1997, the square has been home to "Broken Chair", a famous monumental wooden chair on three legs. Created by Geneva artist Daniel Berset, it symbolises Geneva's commitment to the fight against landmines. Design of the square. Granites symbolising the diversity of nations.