Monument to bribery, Art Deco sculpture at Ministry of Public Works Building in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Two stone figures stand at the corners of the building facade, one holding a chest and another with a palm turned outward.
The sculpture was incorporated into the building in 1936 during the construction of Argentina's first skyscraper, reaching 93 meters in height.
The monument gained recognition as a subtle architectural protest against corruption in public construction contracts during the 1930s in Argentina.
The sculpture remains visible from Avenida 9 de Julio, positioned on the second floor of the current Ministry of Health building.
This architectural element represents the only known structural representation of bribery incorporated into a government building worldwide.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: 1936
Architectural style: Art Deco
Part of: Ministry of Public Works Building
GPS coordinates: -34.61215,-58.38136
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:46
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