Homomonument
memorial in Amsterdam
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Homomonument3:09
Welcome, curious minds and scholars of human history, to the historic heart of Amsterdam. As we stand upon the cobblestones of the bustling Westermarkt, we embark upon an intellectual and emotional journey examining one of the…
Listen in the app2The Pink Point Kiosk — Information and Modern Heritage2:48
Our first point of rigorous analysis brings us to the Pink Point, the official gay and lesbian information kiosk situated directly adjacent to the Homomonument. This small but vibrant structure serves a critical sociological…
Listen in the app3The Cobblestone Canvas — Analyzing the Overarching Geometry2:39
Let us step back and engage with the overarching spatial mechanics of the plaza itself. Before we investigate each individual triangle, we must comprehend the brilliant macro-design conceived by the artist. …
Listen in the app4The Canal Step Triangle — Reflecting the Present on the Keizersgracht2:41
We now descend towards the water's edge to examine the first of the three physical granite points: the Canal Step Triangle. This particular element is designed as a series of steps that physically jut out into the dark,…
Listen in the app5The Raised Podium — Facing the Future and the Quest for Equality2:41
Let us turn our analytical gaze inland and approach the second point of our architectural trinity: the Raised Podium Triangle. Situated prominently on the plaza, this section is elevated approximately sixty centimeters above the…
Listen in the app6The Flush Triangle — Grounded in the Past and the Weight of Trauma2:44
We now move to the geographical and conceptual center of the Westermarkt to examine the third and final physical point: the Flush Triangle. Unlike the steps leading into the canal or the raised podium, this triangle is laid…
Listen in the app7The Shadows of the 18th Century — A Cruising History Unearthed3:04
Having analyzed the twentieth-century context of the monument, we must now dig deeper into the historical strata of Amsterdam to understand the centuries of persecution that preceded the Nazis. As we stand near the shadow of the…
Listen in the app8The Magistrate's Shadow — Prosecution, Torture, and Execution3:14
The conclusion of Jansson and Hes Kirk's story requires us to analyze the horrific judicial procedures of eighteenth-century Amsterdam. When caught, men accused of sodomy were entirely excluded from the standard legal dignities. …
Listen in the app9Closing2:33
As we conclude our rigorous academic exploration of the Homomonument and its surrounding topography, it is essential to synthesize the vast historical timeline we have traversed. We have walked from the vibrant, supportive…
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What is Homomonument?
Homomonument is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 25 min 33 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.3744, 4.8847 |
| Last updated |
