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L’arbre de vie
1967
Joseph Rifesser

Born in Ortisei, Italy, Joseph “Peppi” Rifesser followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps as a woodcarver. He has enjoyed great success in Europe with his religious works created in the pure medieval Gothic style.

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Details
Category
Sculpture
Acquisition mode
Donation
Source mention
Gift of the United Nations
Materials
wood
External link
Location
Location
Location
Station Lionel-Groulx
Localization
Mezzanine
Accessibility
Access limited to métro opening hours; artwork is inside the turnstiles

Artwork description

A ringing call for mutual understanding, this work represents the people of the five continents springing from a common root. Created for Expo 67, it stood in front of the United Nations pavilion and was moved to the métro ten years later.