Memoria visual de una nación, Public art mural in Universidad de Chile metro station, Santiago, Chile.
The mural, painted by Mario Toral, spans 1200 square meters across the walls of the metro station, depicting Chilean history through oil and acrylic paintings.
Created between 1995 and 1998, the artwork portrays indigenous peoples, Spanish colonizers, and major events including the bombing of La Moneda presidential palace.
The mural features Chilean literary figures such as Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral, and Violeta Parra alongside traditional Mapuche deities and Selk'nam people.
Located in one of Santiago's central metro stations, the mural includes explanatory notes helping passengers understand different scenes while waiting for trains.
The artwork divides into two main sections: Past and Present, with the sun panel representing historical clashes and the ocean panel symbolizing Chile's future.
Inception: 1993
Creator: Mario Toral
GPS coordinates: -33.44375,-70.65034
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:52
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