When by chance our fingers come across fire, our reflex comes into play. We take off our fingers. I often wonder, why there is no such reflex for our conscience!! When we see any unjust happening around, most of us tend to let it go and remain unaffected. I dream of a world where our reflex will work for our conscience as well. That will be true progress; the progress of humanity and upliftment of society in the true sense. I am optimistic.
Peace over war and conflicts
I am optimistic because of the efforts made in different parts of the world in various forms. Efforts of Red Cross, WHO (World Health Organization), Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, etc will one day outcast the conflicts of Gaza, Syria and poverty etc. I am hopeful that there will be a world where almost all people will choose peace over war and conflicts. I wish and hope that such an imaginary canvas will one day become reality.
When by chance our fingers come across fire, our reflex comes into play. We take off our fingers. I often wonder, why there is no such reflex for our conscience!! Click To TweetI am hopeful that there will be a world where almost all people will choose peace over war and conflicts. I wish and hope that such an imaginary canvas will one day become reality. Click To Tweet
The Broken Chair
Today I would like you all to visit and see one of the 21st century’s most emblematic works of art through my eyes in Geneva, Switzerland.
This 12 meter high, broken chair, in front of European headquarters of the United Nations, echoes a simple message: remember the victims of land mines, urge your government to promote a ban on land mines.
The fulfillment of art and its purpose
The agony which land mines bring by killing innocent people long after the war or making a person physically lame or maim sinless people are expressed by the swiss sculptor Daniel Berset through the broken wooden chair which stands on three legs and the fourth leg being splintered half way up. The message of this sculptor penetrates one’s mind and hence the fulfillment of art and its purpose.
The message of this sculptor penetrates one's mind and hence the fulfillment of art and its purpose. Click To TweetI wonder when will our conscience roar against the barbaric weapons of death and destruction!
Not only do these abominable weapons lie buried in silence and in their millions waiting to kill or maim innocent women and children; but the presence or even the fear of the presence of a single land mine can prevent the cultivation of an entire field, rob a whole village of its livelihood, place yet another obstacle on a country’s road to reconstruction and development.
By Kofi Annan.
A symbol of peace
This piece of artwork that symbolizes “peace” is unique. It is not about a pair of doves or a flower it is a barbaric reality that urges humanity and peace. Flowers were laid by some of the visitors to show respect to the innocent victims.
This piece of artwork that symbolizes peace is unique. It is not about a pair of doves or a flower it is a barbaric reality that urges humanity and peace. #Geneva #Peace #Switzerland Click To Tweet
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Hope these silent killers will not linger any more to destroy humanity and kindness. Hope to gain a reflex for our conscience.
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Adhi Das
Well done work and thanks for sharing such an information…ya peace and love an eternal dream..god love u:))
Optimistic Existentialist
The message of that chair is a powerful one…I would love to visit this monument when I am living in Europe!
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Yes, Keith! The message is clear and loud!
dev
There is a statue of Mahatma Gandhi near to this place 🙂
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Thanks for the information!
sunil
how many deaths will it take to believe that too many people have died ? …Dylan song rings in ..Hope world pays heed to the message of Broken chair.
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Sunil, very well said!! Yeah, we can only hope that one day world will give priority to peace over death, decay and destruction.