The paper "Eyewitness," which is a cast iron chair empty, timed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the charity English Pen, which is fighting for the freedom of speech

Antony Gormley and his new work" The Witness »
Source: bbc.co.uk

British Library presented the latest work of sculptor Antony Gormley created by means of a charitable organization English Pen, of the freedom of speech.

Work Gormley, timed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of English Pen, an empty metal chair. Charitable Organization considers an empty chair symbol of those artists who is in custody . At its annual conference, English Pen necessarily leaves one place is not busy in support of those who come to prevent the arrest, threats or even death. "This place is an eye-witness, cast from a rough metal chair will simply stand alone, so he could sit on anyone or none, "- says the author.

« It will be here to remember those who have suffered censorship and oppression who can not freely go to the library in his or our country, and at the same time it is a memorial sign in honor of the work carried out by English Pen around the world for the benefit of freedom of expression "- the president of English Pen Word Gillian (Gillian Slovo).

sculpture, titled" Witness, "the company will make other works of art, located in front of the British Library, - the work of the" Newton "by Eduardo Paolotstsi and other work Gormley" Planet ».

< em> Prepared by Mary Onuchina, AI

Sources : bbc.co.uk , artinvestment. ru