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Steel Politician Structures

The Nelson Mandela Memorial by Marco Cianfanelli Commemorates a Hero

— September 19, 2012 — Pop Culture
The Nelson Mandela Memorial by Marco Cianfanelli honors the political leader's longstanding influence.

Made up of 50 steel columns ranging between 6.5 and 9.5 meters tall, the installation stands proud in the Midlands landscape. Each column stands for a year of solidarity of Mandela's capture. This memorial site was commissioned to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of when Mandela's long walk to freedom began. The powerful piece was commissioned by various South African institutions, and inaugurated by current president Jacob Zuma.

Meant to be viewed form a distance of 35 meters, the vertical bars create a seemingly flat image that shows a portrait of the political leader. This forward-thinking sculpture differentiates form the conventional monuments as it utilizes an avant-garde aesthetic. With its modernism, the piece is a statement-making tribute to the legacy of Mandela.
Trend Themes
1. Steel Column Monuments - The use of steel columns provides a modern and sleek form of commemorative monuments for historic figures.
2. Avant-garde Memorials - Incorporating futuristic and unconventional designs into memorials creates a unique tribute to honor influential figures.
3. Distance-dependent Art - Creating art installations that only reveal their true form from a certain distance adds an interactive and experiential element to outdoor exhibits.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore using unconventional materials and designs in public monuments to innovate traditional commemorative structures.
2. Public Art - Cities and institutions can commission artists to create unconventional monuments that feature modern materials and forms, inviting the public to interact with public space and engage with history.
3. Tourism - Distance-dependent public art and monuments can provide an interactive and exploratory experience to tourists visiting important landmarks, attracting more visitors and boosting local economies.
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