Memoria visual de una nación, Public art mural in Universidad de Chile metro station, Santiago, Chile.
Memoria visual de una nacion is a large-scale mural covering the walls of the Universidad de Chile metro station in Santiago. Artist Mario Toral created it using oil and acrylic paints to show different scenes from Chilean history that passengers can view while waiting for trains.
The mural was created between 1995 and 1998 and depicts scenes with indigenous peoples, Spanish conquistadors, and major national events. A central subject is the bombing of La Moneda presidential palace, which marks a pivotal moment in Chile's past.
The mural depicts important Chilean writers such as Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral alongside Mapuche deities and the Selk'nam people. These figures represent the diverse cultures that have shaped the country and whose voices continue to matter in the nation's story.
The mural is located in a central metro station and can be easily accessed when using the train. The scenes include explanatory notes that help visitors understand the different historical moments shown.
The artwork is divided into two main sections representing the past and the present. This division allows viewers to clearly see and understand how Chile's history has developed and what the future may hold.
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