The Future Monument
Introduction
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The Future Monument
Image: © David Stowell Taken: 24 Nov 2006
This was created by German artist Jochen Gerz and is a glass obelisk made from fused and laminated glass, lit up at night from within by a spotlight placed in the ground. It symbolises Coventry's aspirations as a City of peace and reconciliation. It is surrounded by plaques sunk in the floor each of which represents a former enemy of Coventry, now a friend.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.409784
Longitude
-1.508951