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Ihminen nousee roskalaatikosta

Man rises from rubbish bin

Monument to Arvo Kustaa Parkkila (1905 - 1978), founder of Suoja-Pirtti ry, a support group for homeless alcoholics

Oskars Mikāns
2001

Helsinki / Ihminen nousee roskalaatikosta

Description

Bronze statue of a man presenting his hand to shake.

Inscription(s)

ARVO KUSTAA PARKKILA
31.1.1905 - 28.9.1978
ihminen nousee roskalaatikosta

Signature

oskars / mikāns

Artist

Oskars Mikāns (1970), Latvian sculptor (Information).

Sources & Information

Helsinki City Artmuseum, Public Art.

Location (N 60°9'58" - E 24°55'55") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: fi140; Photograph: 2 July 2013
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