Monument to José Martí (Madrid)

The Monument to José Martí is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. A gift from the Republic of Cuba to Madrid, the monument is dedicated to José Martí, a Cuban writer and activist noted for his struggle in favour of the independence from Spain.

José Martí
Coordinates40.449292°N 3.689156°W / 40.449292; -3.689156
LocationPaseo de la Habana, Madrid, Spain
DesignerJosé Villa Soberón (sculptor)
Rómulo Fernández Villoldo (architect)
MaterialSteel, marble
Height7.90 m
Weight15 tonnes
Opening dateOctober 1986
Dedicated toJosé Martí

History and description

Gifted by the Republic of Cuba to Madrid,[1] the monument was authored by José Villa (sculptor) and Rómulo Fernández (architect).[2]

Standing 7.90 metre high, the monument consists of a cuboid with a (1.80 x 1.80) m base, bifurcating in two bodies upon its upper part.[3] Weighing 15 tonnes,[3] it is made of steel and marble.[1] It is ornamented by the star from the flag of Cuba.[1]

The front side displays a relief depicting the bust of José Martí.[3] The right and left flanks feature two inscriptions respectively reading "madrid a josé martí (1853-1895) héroe nacional de cuba" ("Madrid to José Martí (1853–1895) National Hero of Cuba") and "y pongamos alrededor de la estrella en la bandera nueva esta fórmula del amor triunfante con todos y para el bien de todos" (let's put around the star in the new flag this formula of triumphant love with all and for the good of all").[3]

It was unveiled in October 1986 during a ceremony attended by Juan Barranco (Mayor of Madrid) and Armando Hart (Cuban Minister of Culture).[1] It is located at the plaza de Quito,[3] a widening of the Paseo de la Habana consisting of an open space with two fountains, pines, cypresses, and hybrid planes.[2]

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References
Citations
  1. Aparisi Laporta 2012, p. 17.
  2. Alpuente 1998.
  3. M.J.C 1986, pp. 28–29.
Bibliography
  • Alpuente, Moncho (11 January 1998). "El malecón de La Habana". El País.
  • Aparisi Laporta, Luis Miguel (2012). Protagonismo de la independencia de las repúblicas americanas en la estatuaria madrileña (PDF). Madrid: Instituto de Estudios Madrileños.
  • M.J.C (1 November 1986). "Homenaje a José Martí". Villa de Madrid. Informativo Quincenal: 28–29. ISSN 2486-9929 – via memoriademadrid.es.
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