Mur pour la Paix, Peace monument at Champ de Mars, France
The Mur pour la Paix was a metal structure in the Champ de Mars covered with wood, stainless steel, and glass panels measuring 16 meters long and 9 meters high. The monument combined traditional materials with modern communication elements to create an interactive space for visitors.
The monument was inaugurated in March 2000 in front of the Military School, marking the new millennium with a message of peace. It stood in this location for twenty years before being removed in 2020.
The glass panels displayed the word peace in forty-nine different languages arranged across thirty-two columns, taking inspiration from Jerusalem's Western Wall. Visitors could add their own messages to join a global expression of hope for a better world.
The monument was located in the Champ de Mars gardens with a clear view of the Eiffel Tower and was easy to reach on foot. Visitors could submit their peace messages through computer terminals and share them with others.
The monument featured thirty internet-connected screens that allowed visitors to view and share peace messages in real time. This technology made it one of the earliest examples of interactive public art installations in Paris.
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