Памятник Осипу Мандельштаму, Bronze monument near Zabelin Street in Moscow, Russia
The Osip Mandelstam memorial is a large bronze head sculpture mounted on four basalt cubes, designed by architect Alexander Brodsky. The structure sits in a small square at the intersection of Starosadsky Lane and Zabelin Street in central Moscow.
The monument was unveiled on November 28, 2008, marking 70 years since the poet Osip Mandelstam died in a Soviet labor camp. Its creation represented a long-delayed recognition of his literary legacy in Russia.
Verses from Mandelstam's own poems are carved into the basalt blocks, letting visitors connect directly with his written voice. The monument becomes a place where literature and visual art meet in the city.
The monument sits at a busy intersection in central Moscow and is easily reached on foot. The square is open and accessible freely at any time.
Elena Munts created the bronze head while Dmitry Shakhovsky designed the column structure, producing a modern take on classical monument design. This collaboration between a sculptor and architect resulted in an unusual fusion of figurative and architectural elements.
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