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A sculpture "Homage to the Poets" presides today roundabout junction of Avenida Miguel Indurain and Alicante Road, adding to the urban landscape of Murcia.

Artist's work Murcia José Lucas, sculpture has been donated to the city by the Fuertes Group and is a step forward in the commitment made by the Mayor for urban contemporary art and the transformation of Murcia through artistic heritage.

This night has taken place the opening of "Tribute to the Poets", in a ceremony presided by the Mayor, Miguel Angel House and which was attended by the Chairman of the Strong, Thomas Strong, Jane Strong and the minister and council members Corporation, including Fernando and Pilar Megía Berberena responsible for Planning and Urban Development and Education and Personnel, respectively.

The rotunda of one of the busiest entrances to the capital today has been incorporated into public spaces of the city transformed into urban museums, since in these sculptures are on display signed by the most prestigious national and international artists.

In this case, the Mayor thanked the cooperation of the Fuertes Group for this purpose, "supporting the culture and contributing to the Murcia and visitors alike can enjoy this outdoor museum is allowing the city to become a reference international culture. "

"The City Council has proposed to extend the cultural wealth of the municipality" added House, through a series of works by international artists are exhibited in different parts of the city to beautify the streets, squares and gardens and appreciate the cooperation of Murcia-entrepreneurs in particular Strong Group, which has wanted to involve in this process. "

20 meters

"Tribute to the Poets" has a weight of 35,000 kilos and reaches a height of 20 meters.

For its creation, José Lucas has opted to use weathering steel, gloss and matte.

This is the third work that the group Strong donated to the heritage of the citizens of the region.

The above, located in Alhama de Murcia, are the work of Muher - "Bark" - and Joseph Lucas-Wind and Moon "-.

The Strong Group, composed of 20 companies operating in different sectors, achieved a turnover last year added 1,000 million euros and 927 million euros of equity.

With a workforce of over 5,600 people, is the first business group in employment in the Region of Murcia.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia