Last updated: April 21, 2021
Place
"Agapetime" Sculpture
Quick Facts
Location:
Lower Locks (junction of Pawtucket and Eastern Canals)
Amenities
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
This black patina bronze sculpture was commissioned by former U.S. Senator Paul E. Tsongas and Nicola Sauvage Tsongas in memory of their families. The sculpture's bold form and three distinct, yet related, elements suggest the embracing strength of a family group. Its title means "love and honor" in Greek, and the piece symbolizes a universal tribute to the family, particularly those Lowell families of immigrant heritage.
Born in New York City, Dimitri Hadzi moved to Europe following service in the Second World War. In 1956 he represented the United States at the Venice Biennale, a major international art exhibition. His sculptures are presently on view in museums and public spaces all over the world. Although the artist considered himself a "traditional sculptor," most of his work is abstract in style. He reduces ideas and complex visual information into simpler forms. His shapes are often based on natural forms and have an organic energy.
Site: Lower Locks, at the junction of the Pawtucket and Eastern Canals
Artist: Dimitri Hadzi
Materials: Bronze and granite
Born in New York City, Dimitri Hadzi moved to Europe following service in the Second World War. In 1956 he represented the United States at the Venice Biennale, a major international art exhibition. His sculptures are presently on view in museums and public spaces all over the world. Although the artist considered himself a "traditional sculptor," most of his work is abstract in style. He reduces ideas and complex visual information into simpler forms. His shapes are often based on natural forms and have an organic energy.
Site: Lower Locks, at the junction of the Pawtucket and Eastern Canals
Artist: Dimitri Hadzi
Materials: Bronze and granite