A Modern Monument
Monuments of durable stone or metal have a long tradition as memorials for historic events and worthy individuals.
In contrast, the Woodbridge monument for Peace uses ephemeral materials to memorialise and symbolise its popular but fragile and often forgotten subject.
The monument is further distinguished by its large size and diverse character, both sufficient to host and engage many visitors in future-changing activities.
Those features distinguish this as a ‘modern monument’ of a new sort, inaugurated internationally in 2016 by a design competition for educational Memorials for the Future.
The monument’s trees and walks are curated to both memorialise peace and promote learning and action to strengthen it.
There's more to read in other Posts on this site, about the Monument's invitations to education and to peace-building and welfare activities.