Nobel Square #2
posted by Kerry-Anne
The second of four bronze sculptures at Nobel Square at the V&A Waterfront, this is Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Church in Cape Town. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, and was chosen to head up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission after the dismantling of apartheid in the 1990s. He has always remained outspoken against injustice, criticising the shortcomings of the old and new governments even-handedly.
It was Desmond Tutu who coined the now-popular term "Rainbow Nation", which I think aptly describes our diverse and oh-so-colourful country.
Labels: apartheid, art, history, politics, waterfront
2 Comments:
Oh he seems like such a lovely, generous and humanitarian man, I always get a bit teary whenever I see or hear him talk.
Such a sweet sculpture too - I missed it while in CT earlier this year, I really didn't fancy the V&A Waterfront area. Even though it was the gateway to Robben Island, one of the most powerful experiences I've ever had...
Great statue of a great man. I've heard him speak several times, and he is both powerful and humorous. I admire him greatly because of his humanitarian philosophy and his willingness to place himself in harm's way in the service of humankind.
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