Westermarkt
AMSTERDAM
Neighbourhood: Canals
The Homomonument (gay monument) in Amsterdam was the first of its kind and was designed by Amsterdam-born artist Karin Daan in 1979. Commissioned by the Homomonument society, the Homomonument was officially unveiled in September 1987 on the Westermarkt.
Immediately following the end of the Second World War there were calls to establish a memorial to commemorate the gay men and women who lost their lives in the war. However, it took until the 1980's, and it was about time. It wasn't until then that thorough research into the persecution of homosexuals in the Second World War was properly conducted.
The Homomonument makes a strong statement that history must not be repeated - "Never again". The monument does not, only commemorate the victims of the Second World War. It commemorates all homosexual men and women who have been, or are still being, persecuted by government regimes.
Immediately following the end of the Second World War there were calls to establish a memorial to commemorate the gay men and women who lost their lives in the war. However, it took until the 1980's, and it was about time. It wasn't until then that thorough research into the persecution of homosexuals in the Second World War was properly conducted.
The Homomonument makes a strong statement that history must not be repeated - "Never again". The monument does not, only commemorate the victims of the Second World War. It commemorates all homosexual men and women who have been, or are still being, persecuted by government regimes.
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