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Halifax Explosion Memorial Sculpture
The Halifax Explosion Memorial Sculpture was a work of public art in Halifax, Nova Scotia created in 1966 by the Quebec artist Jordi Bonet to commemorate the Halifax Explosion. The sculpture was located at the Halifax North Memorial Library but was dismantled in 2004 by the Halifax Regional Municipality.
==Background==
On December 6, 1917 almost 2000 people were killed by the accidental explosion of the French ammunition ship ''Mont-Blanc'' in Halifax Harbour. The Halifax Relief Commission was created to take over relief and rehabilitation work, as well as the reconstruction of the city. In 1965 the Relief Commission donated $100,000 to assist construction of library branch in the North End of Halifax which would serve as a memorial to those killed in the disaster.〔(“Official Opening of the Halifax North Memorial Library”, program, Halifax City Regional Library Board, October 24, 1966 )〕 The library was built in 1966. As part of the new library, architects Keith L. Graham & Associates commissioned artist Jordi Bonet to create an outdoor sculpture that would commemorate the disaster and rebirth of the city.〔("Halifax Explosion", ''Halifax North Memorial Library'' Timeline )〕 Bonet was a Spanish-born sculptor who worked in Quebec and who was known for his work with public art and spirituality.〔(Jon Tattrie “The Exploding Explosion Sculpture” Chronicle Herald April 11, 2010 )〕
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