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Cross section view of stone Pavois Monument encased in concrete shell exhibited in museum in Paris
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Monument to the Dead (Le Pavois) in Algiers

Algeria

By Jade •

Monument Colonialism Resolved #2 Removed

Built after the First World War, ‘Le Pavois’ was meant to symbolise unification between Europe and Africa. However, to the people of Algier, it is a symbol of the colonial past and French oppression. After Algeria gained independence in 1962, discussions between city representatives and local artists arose about the… Read More