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The failure of many countries to sign the Treaty and the strong public support for the sculpture caused it to be left in place until 2005, when it was removed to allow extensive remodeling of the Place des Nations. After completion of the work, it was reinstalled in the same place in front of the
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Switzerland. In October 1996, he commissioned the 10 meters high chair, with a torn-off leg, to be installed on the Place des Nations, motivated to try to get as many nations to sign
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in December 1997 in Ottawa. Following ratification by 40 countries, the Treaty became effective as an instrument of international law on 1 March 1999.
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Avital, T. (2020). The Confusion Between Art and Design : Brain-Tools Versus Body-Tools. (p190): Vernon Art and Science Incorporated.
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in February 2007 was officially dedicated by Handicap International to support the signature of an international treaty on a ban on
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on landmines in December 1997. The sculpture was erected by Handicap International in front of the main entrance to the
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The work was the property of the sculptor until 2004, when he transferred ownership to Handicap International.
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on the 18th of August 1997, where it was intended to remain for three months, until the signing of the
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Shutter-Active Traveler: Travels with My Camera. (2020). (p122): Notion Press.
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with a broken leg and stands across the street from the
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Fodor's Switzerland. (2009). United Kingdom: Fodor's.
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monumental sculpture
Daniel Berset
fr
wood
chair
Palace of Nations
Geneva
land mines
cluster bombs
Paul Vermeulen
Handicap International
Ottawa Treaty
Palace of Nations
Geneva
Ottawa Treaty
United Nations Office at Geneva
cluster munitions
Chair
Giancarlo Neri
Hampstead Heath



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