We see great architectural sites like the Colosseum so often; we sometimes forget they are places of history and great works of art. I was reminded of this on Thursday 16th, when the Colosseum looked like it was up in flames. It was really an installation project designed by Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz. They used giant projectors to create the illusion that the Colosseum was on fire, which cost nearly $700,000 to build. They did this "to draw attention to the fragility of cultural heritage sites." This made me realize why we need to preserve these amazing sites for future generations and to remember their beauty and importance. I loved their quotes below.
"We wanted something to symbolize destruction and creation at once. We wanted to question whether something should exist or not and what the heritage means to us," said Diaz.
"What would happen if you destroyed a museum or building, is the culture gone? Do we need to build it again or do we have the same culture as we had before?" he asked, as images of flames were projected from the Colosseum's entrance arches, making it appear to burn from within.
"What would happen if you destroyed a museum or building, is the culture gone? Do we need to build it again or do we have the same culture as we had before?" he asked, as images of flames were projected from the Colosseum's entrance arches, making it appear to burn from within.
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