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Monumento a Eaktai Ahn
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Description
The Eaktai Ahn Monument is a sculpture in the city centre of Palma, dedicated to the Korean composer and conductor Eak Tai Ahn (1906–1965).
The Work & Its Dedication
The sculpture is the work of Mallorcan sculptor Joan Costa (b. 1961) and takes its form from the sea, waves, and the Posidonia seagrass that carpets the island's seabed. It was erected by the City of Palma in 2006 at its current location. The piece is entitled "Las Sombras del Sonido" (The Shadows of Sound).
Eak Tai Ahn & His Legacy on Mallorca
Eak Tai Ahn was a composer and conductor of Korean origin. In the latter half of the 1940s, he founded the Symphony Orchestra of Mallorca. The monument stands as a lasting tribute to the remarkable bond between this extraordinary artist and the island.
Location
The monument is situated in the Centre, the historic old town of Palma (07012), on a bustling street in the heart of the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who created the sculpture?
The sculpture is the work of Mallorcan sculptor Joan Costa, born in 1961.
What is Eak Tai Ahn known for?
Ahn was a composer and conductor from Korea (1906–1965). He founded the Symphony Orchestra of Mallorca in the latter half of the 1940s.
When was the monument erected?
The City of Palma installed the sculpture at its current location in 2006.
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