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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIceland has a monument to " The Unknown Bureaucrat " in Reykjavik
https://goo.gl/maps/tNZxu8m2VnGGtf6b9https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/monument-to-the-unknown-bureaucrat
THE PHRASE FACELESS BUREAUCRAT IS generally not meant as a compliment. But in Reykjavik, these seemingly anonymous workers are immortalized in art.
There, next to a duck pond, stands a statue of a man wielding a briefcase, walking toward city hall. Its a common everyday sight; a depiction of the everyday faceless city officials on their way to work. However, this official is a bit different from its living inspirations, as it is literally faceless.
A large slab of Icelandic volcanic basalt sits where you would expect to see a torso and head. The unique statue was sculpted by Magnús Tómasson in 1994, and youll have to decide for yourself whether it was meant as a serious tribute, or a humorous, satirical piece.
Monuments to an unknown soldier are common around the globe, but as Iceland has no standing army, perhaps a tribute to the civilians who serve their country is the next best thing.
There, next to a duck pond, stands a statue of a man wielding a briefcase, walking toward city hall. Its a common everyday sight; a depiction of the everyday faceless city officials on their way to work. However, this official is a bit different from its living inspirations, as it is literally faceless.
A large slab of Icelandic volcanic basalt sits where you would expect to see a torso and head. The unique statue was sculpted by Magnús Tómasson in 1994, and youll have to decide for yourself whether it was meant as a serious tribute, or a humorous, satirical piece.
Monuments to an unknown soldier are common around the globe, but as Iceland has no standing army, perhaps a tribute to the civilians who serve their country is the next best thing.
Talk about a monument perfect to enrage Grover Norquist and libertarians
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Iceland has a monument to " The Unknown Bureaucrat " in Reykjavik (Original Post)
steve2470
Jul 2021
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ColinC
(8,301 posts)1. I had no idea what that was when I saw it in June while visiting
Beautiful tribute
Jim G.
(14,811 posts)2. I'll Bet Some Unknown Bureaucrat Is Behind This
BootinUp
(47,165 posts)3. Not very flattering if u ask me, lol. Nt