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Wikipedia Monument
Polish: Pomnik Wikipedii
Four figures stand in a circle holding up the symbol of Wikipedia, which consists of a globe made of jigsaw pieces, with few pieces missing, symbolizing that the work of the encyclopedia will never be finished
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ArtistMihran Hakobyan
Year22 October 2014 (2014-10-22)
TypeSculpture
Medium
  • Fiberglass
  • resin
SubjectWikipedia community
Dimensions250 cm × 60 cm × 60 cm (98 in × 24 in × 24 in)
LocationSłubice, Poland
Coordinates52°20′57″N 14°33′37″E / 52.34930°N 14.56014°E / 52.34930; 14.56014
OwnerSłubice regional authorities
Hakobyan's initial model for the sculpture

The Wikipedia Monument (Polish: Pomnik Wikipedii), located in Słubice, Poland, is a statue designed by Armenian sculptor Mihran Hakobyan honoring Wikipedia contributors. It was unveiled in Frankfurt Square (Plac Frankfurcki) on 22 October 2014 in a ceremony that included representatives from both local Wikimedia chapters and the Wikimedia Foundation.

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