Radiomonument, Memorial and art sculpture in Stratum, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The Radiomonument is a bronze sculpture in Eindhoven depicting a woman figure with her hand raised, positioned above a heart-shaped pond within Stadswandelpark. The figure rises approximately 5 meters above the water and creates a distinctive landscape feature within the park.
The monument was unveiled in 1936 by Princess Juliana and honors the first successful radio transmission between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies in 1927. This broadcast marked a major technological achievement in long-distance communication.
The sculpture depicts a woman rising from the ground, embodying the power of radio communication. Her hand placed near her mouth emphasizes the connection between voice and transmission, which remains visible to visitors today.
The monument is located within Stadswandelpark, which is easily accessible and offers pleasant walking paths through green spaces. The pond and surrounding paths allow approach from several directions.
The original design of the sculpture featured a nude female figure, but artists later added fabric clothing to align with the moral expectations of the time. This modification reflects the social norms of the 1930s and is part of the artwork's history.
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