The new New Colossus

[M. Porcius Cato]

According to the Guardian, plans to erect a new Colossus of Rhodes have been revived and received funding from the World Trade Centre Association:

Like the original, erected in homage to the sun god Helios by the master sculptor Chares of Lindos, the new Colossus will adorn an outer pier in the harbour area of Rhodes, and be visible to passing ships.

 

And like its ancient namesake, the modern-day wonder will be dedicated to celebrating peace and built, at least in part, out of melted-down weapons from around the world.

 

But unlike the ancient Colossus, which stood 34 metres high before an earthquake toppled it in 226BC, the groundbreaking work of art is slated to be much taller and bigger. And unlike previous reconstruction efforts, officials say the Cologne-based design team is determined to avoid recreating a replica.

[Maty]

But unlike the ancient Colossus, which stood 34 metres high before an earthquake toppled it in 226BC, the groundbreaking work of art is slated to be much taller and bigger. And unlike previous reconstruction efforts, officials say the Cologne-based design team is determined to avoid recreating a replica.[/i][/indent]

 

Ah, good old Guardian. Only they could have come up with a 'ground-breaking' statue. Gives the swords to ploughshares concept a whole new meaning.

[ASCLEPIADES]

But unlike the ancient Colossus, which stood 34 metres high before an earthquake toppled it in 226BC, the groundbreaking work of art is slated to be much taller and bigger. And unlike previous reconstruction efforts, officials say the Cologne-based design team is determined to avoid recreating a replica.[/i][/indent]

 

Ah, good old Guardian. Only they could have come up with a 'ground-breaking' statue. Gives the swords to ploughshares concept a whole new meaning.

Edited December 1, 2008 by ASCLEPIADES