Bogside 69, Public sculpture in Mitte, Germany.
The Bogside 69 sculpture incorporates iron bands restraining a granite fist, standing prominently on Osterstrasse in central Hannover.
Created in 1981 to mark Amnesty International's 20th anniversary, the sculpture references the 1969 civil rights events in Northern Ireland.
The granite material originates from a quarry used during the National Socialist period, connecting the artwork to themes of human rights.
The sculpture maintains a permanent position at coordinates 52.3736237, 9.735523, allowing unrestricted public viewing throughout the year.
Hans-Jürgen Breuste designed this work to merge historical elements with contemporary social justice themes through sculptural expression.
Location: Mitte
Inception: 1981
Creator: Hans-Jürgen Breuste
GPS coordinates: 52.37362,9.73552
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:32
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