The Embrace - Wikipedia
The Embrace is a bronze sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas, installed on Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in December 2022. [2] The artwork commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, [3] [4] and depicts four intertwined arms, [5] representing the hug they shared after he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in ...
'The Embrace' Unveiled in Boston | Boston.gov
Jan 18, 2023 · The new memorial, initiated by a partnership between the City of Boston and Embrace Boston, aims to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, celebrate their history in Boston, and spark a public conversation on advancing racial and social justice in Boston today.
Boston unveils "Embrace" sculpture of MLK and Coretta Scott King - NBC News
Jan 13, 2023 · A man reaches to touch a detail of the 20-foot-high bronze sculpture "The Embrace," a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, in the Boston Common on Jan. 10, 2023, in Boston.
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We welcome you to hear stories of local civil rights struggles while the Kings made Boston their home; be introduced to civil rights and social justice leaders active in Greater Boston from 1950 –1975; listen to reflections from the artist, Hank Willis Thomas; as well as behind-the-scenes insights on how The Embrace Monument was created.
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The Embrace Memorial is an important cultural symbol of equity and justice for Boston residents and all those who visit the city. The artwork is a permanent monument representing the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King’s love and powerful presence in Boston, a time that helped shape their approach to an equitable society.
Photos: ‘The Embrace’ celebrated on Boston Common
Jan 13, 2023 · “The Embrace,” the towering bronze memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was unveiled to the public on Friday, the culmination of years of work by Embrace Boston, a...
'The Embrace' - Atlas Obscura
Feb 9, 2024 · Whether it's admired or admonished, the sculpture represents a significant moment in the history of Boston Common and the city itself. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired countless millions of people...
Standing Two Stories Tall, a Hank Willis Thomas Sculpture …
Jan 13, 2023 · In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city of Boston has unveiled its newest monument, a Hank Willis Thomas sculpture that now sits on the grounds of Boston Common, the nation’s oldest public park.
A Stunning New Boston Memorial Will Celebrate Martin Luther …
Mar 4, 2019 · Called The Embrace, the 22-foot-tall sculpture represents the hands of King and Scott King, evoking images of the couple—and other protesters—arm-in-arm in peaceful marches for civil...
Unveiling "The Embrace," Boston’s Tribute to the Legacy of …
Jan 17, 2023 · On Friday, January 13, a memorial to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King was unveiled on Boston Common, our nation’s oldest public park. The two-story bronze sculpture depicts two sets of disembodied arms …