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cathedrals constructed in the colonial period, saying "these vibrant public artworks have drastically brightened the streets of Managua — and in a relatively short time." However other viewers have called them "garish".
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The approximately 140 abstract, brightly colored tree sculptures were reportedly inspired by the 1909 work by Austrian painter
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The Trees often line streets and parks in Managua and sometimes accompany other statues, including the illuminated statue of
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Commentary on the visual style of the installation has been mixed. One observer compared them to the lavish
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on the stage of Managua's outdoor concert venue, the
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Avenida Bolívar
Spanish
Managua
Nicaragua
Sandinista Revolution
Rosario Murillo

Gustav Klimt
The Tree of Life, Stoclet Frieze
USD
Hugo Chávez
Hugo Chávez Roundabout
Augusto Sandino
Acoustic Shell
Catholic
2018 protests




"Psychedelic Symbols of State Power in Nicaragua"
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"Nicaragua's capital city is batshit crazy, which is why I love it"
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"Nicaragua's first lady is a powerful partner of president"
"The violent end of Daniel Ortega's decade of quiet"
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"Rotonda Hugo Chávez es la "mimada" en Managua"
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