Sentinel of Peace

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As the United National Security Council grapples with military threats, missile launches and a global pandemic, Guernica serves as a stark reminder of what to avoid.

The city itself was devastated by Nazis during the Spanish Civil War.  Picasso therefore named his anti-war painting “Guernica.”  Nelson Rockefeller later obtained the tapestry version of this painting and had it hung within New York City’s United Nations building.

That was back in 1984.  After a long hiatus, the Rockefeller family returned it to the United Nations.  "Guernica" once again stands guard over world peace.     

Resources

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/guernica-tapestry-returns-united-nations/

Copyright February 6, 2022 by Linda Van Slyke   All Rights Reserved