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Breaking of the Chains

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and symbolizes the breaking the chains of discrimination. At the base of the sculpture is a plaque with a quote by Martin Luther King, reading, "Along the way of life, someone must have the sense enough, and morality enough to cut off the chain of hate. This can only be done by projecting the ethic
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The work is a large and tall metal sculpture that serves as a tribute to
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Sculpture by Mel Edwards in San Diego, California, U.S.
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Mel Edwards
San Diego
Coordinates
32°42′33″N 117°09′49″W / 32.70917°N 117.16353°W / 32.70917; -117.16353
public art
Mel Edwards
Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade
San Diego, California
Martin Luther King Jr.
Plaque for the sculpture
California portal
icon
Visual arts portal
1995 in art
"Mel Edwards & Jayne Cortez, Visual/Verbal Dialogue, University of Delaware – ACRAH"
Archived
"Breaking of the Chains - San Diego, CA - Abstract Public Sculptures on"
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"San Diego Neighborhoods to Visit During Black History Month"
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Public art in San Diego
Bow Wave
Breaking of the Chains
Dream

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