Universal Links on Human Rights, Memorial sculpture near Busáras, Dublin, Ireland
The sculpture forms a sphere measuring 260 centimeters in diameter, constructed from welded interlinked chains and bars with an eternal flame at its center.
Amnesty International commissioned artist Tony O'Malley to create this memorial in 1995, with the final installation completed in 1996 near The Customs House.
The sculpture represents global imprisonment facilities that contain prisoners of conscience, serving as a reminder of worldwide human rights violations.
Located at the intersection of Amiens Street, Beresford Place, and Memorial Road, the sculpture stands on a traffic island near Dublin's central bus station.
Natural gas from Kinsale powers the eternal flame within the metal sphere, symbolizing continuous hope for those imprisoned for their beliefs.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1995
Creator: Tony O'Malley
GPS coordinates: 53.34928,-6.25165
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:38
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