Clave

Rotterdam, Netherlands · built 2013

The Slavery Monument is a memorial commemorating the Dutch history of slavery, located in the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Named Clave: The body that is a slave leaves, the soul that is free remains the name inspired by the rhythms of Afro-Cuban music and the lyrics of a Cape Verdean folk song, the monument was designed by the painter and sculptor Alex da Silva (b. Luanda, Angola, 1974 – d. Cape Verde, 2019) and is situated on Lloydkade in the Lloyd Quarter of the Delfshaven district. The steel monument was unveiled on June 16 2013.

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