Mother's Monument, Cultural monument in San Rafael, Mexico City, Mexico
Mother's Monument is a sculptural work located in San Rafael at the intersection of Sullivan, Villalongin, and Insurgentes Avenue. It consists of three stone figures: a man writing, a woman with corn, and a central mother cradling a child.
The monument began with President Manuel Avila Camacho laying the cornerstone in 1944 and was later inaugurated by Miguel Aleman Valdes on May 10, 1949. The 2017 earthquake caused severe damage, but reconstruction using original materials was completed and the site reopened in 2018.
The monument honors Mexican motherhood through inscriptions at its base that celebrate mothers as sources of unconditional love and care. Visitors can read this message directly on the stone sculptures, which represent different aspects of maternal life.
The monument sits at a central intersection and is easy to reach on foot, with the neighboring Art Garden located nearby. Visitors should know the area is a busy street crossing, so early morning or off-peak times offer a more relaxed experience.
The artwork is a symbol of resilience: after collapsing in 2017, it was carefully reassembled using the original stones. This reconstruction allows visitors today to see the same physical work that was created over 70 years ago.
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