The Knotted Gun
by Allen Beatty
Title
The Knotted Gun
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This image has been purchased 6 times.
"Non-Violence" also known as the "Knotted Gun" is a pro-peace sculpture on the grounds of the United Nations by Swedish artist Carl Frederik Reutersward, designed in late 1980 and inspired by the shooting death of his friend John Lennon. It was given to the UN by the government of Luxembourg in 1988.
The sculpture depicts a 45-caliber revolver with its barrel knotted into a bullet blocking twist, an idea normally confined to 2D reality in newspaper editorial cartoons.
There are at least 16 other identical sculptures scattered around the world, in venues ranging from a WWII museum to a shopping center in Liverpool, England. Miniature fiberglas versions are available online.
Edit: Unfortunately the message of the sculpture has not been received by much of the world and especially here in America.
This image is Featured in the following FAA groups:
New York New York,
Arts Fantastic World,
Urban Images,
Photography of Statues,
The World We See,
New York Sunsets Sunrises Landscapes And Iconic Places,
Mannequin Statue Doll Sculpture Gallery,
Contemporary,
Pin Me - Daily,
Your Very Best Photography,
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April 1st, 2013
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Comments (63)
Allen Beatty
Thank you very much to the buyer from Stockport, Cheshire - United Kingdom.for your purchase of a T-Shirt of The Knotted Gun. Thanks again and enjoy !!
Allen Beatty
Thank you very much to the buyer from Hoffman Estates, IL for your purchase of a 12" x 12" framed print of The Knotted Gun. Thanks again and enjoy !!
Allen Beatty
Thank you to the buyer from Brevard, NC for your purchase of a Sticker - 3" x 3" of The Knotted Gun.
Allen Beatty
Thank you to the buyer from Kulmbach, Germany for your purchase of a Men's T-Shirt of The Knotted Gun.
Pamela Smale Williams
Super idea, great capture and such fascinating information posted! Found in Arts District thread, statues... Sharing L ArtographyPamela
JOHN TELFER
Allen, Fantastic capture of this statue known as "The Knotted Gun" to increase awareness for non-violence. Great details and a great image. Promoted from the Art District group
Gull G
πππβAn art is a poem without wordsβπππ Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!πππ
Allen Beatty
Thank you very much to the buyer from Cardiff By The Sea, CA for your purchase of a 16" x 16" canvas print of The Knotted Gun. Thanks again and enjoy !!
Allen Beatty
Bob, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Your Very Best Photography Group
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your special artistic work is Featured in the "Mannequin Statue Doll Sculpture Gallery" group! 12/2/17
Allen Beatty replied:
Lyric, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Mannequin Statue Doll Sculpture Gallery Group
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in The World We See Group:-)
Allen Beatty replied:
Robyn, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in The World We See Group
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