UN Broken Chair
Broken Chair is a monumental sculpture in wood by the Swiss artist Daniel Berset, constructed by the carpenter Louis Genève. It is constructed of 5.5 tons of wood and is 12 metres (39 feet) high. This image has been around the world and is now regarded as one of the most iconic pieces of 21st century art.
It depicts a giant chair with a broken leg and stands across the street from the Palace of Nations, in Geneva.
Broken Chair symbolizes the despair and dignity of armed violence victims. Its aim is to remind the obligation of states to protect and help victims.
General Details
Created: 1997
Size and weight: 12 meters and 5.5 tons
Material: Douglas Wood
Owner: Handicap International, Humanity & Inclusion
Project: Paul Vermeulen, co-founder of Handicap International Switzerland
Artist: Daniel Berset
Carpenter: Louis Genève
Engineer: Thomas Büchi
Location: Geneva
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Address
1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Opening Time
Opened 24 hours
Tickets
Swiss travel pass
Duration
1h 30 min
Location: Geneva
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