The Torch Of Friendship

Title

The Torch Of Friendship

Artist

Alexandra Till

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Photograph - Photographs - Prints - Digital Images - Cards - Posters - Photo-calendars - Photo Art

Description

© Christine Till
Some call The Torch of Friendship, a monumental abstract sculpture, an eyesore, a big orange twirly twirl "Thing Near McDonalds" in the heart of the classic architecture of downtown San Antonio, Texas. Others say La Antorcha de la Amistad (Spanish for "The Torch of Friendship") adds a cool juxtaposition of old and contemporary to San Antonio, and San Antonio needs more modern sculptures downtown.

Either way, the Torch of Freedom is an interesting public contemporary sculpture. The artist of the sculpture is world-renowned Mexican sculptor, Sebastian. It was presented as a gift from the Mexican government to the City of San Antonio in 2002 as a sign of friendship and to represent the roots many Texans share with Mexico.
The sculpture stands at nearly 65 ft (20 m), and weighs more than 45 tons (40,800 kg). The medium is enameled iron. It is located in the middle of a traffic rotary, an area known by international tourists for the Paseo del Rio, or River Walk, and the Alamo. The artist himself describes the concepts of the sculpture a torch rising from the ground, and as a symbolization of two different actors - the United States of America and Mexico - running together.

If you like the art, pull up a chair across the street at a popular restaurant. With bright awnings, and waterfront outside seating it's a nice place to enjoy the view.

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May 22nd, 2014

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