intriguing interpretations and anecdotes. The subject is "Africa: Past, Present and Future". The African artist who created it in the 1960's interpreted the past as a struggle against ignorance, colonialism and a disintegrating state of Africa. The Present shows colonialism is being defeated and a new sun rising. The Future shows a reawakening and illumination brought by knowledge. African countries are united and resolute in their aim for advancement. In the landscape of the Future peace and harmony reign at last.
While creating the artwork, the artist faced harsh criticism from the UN for making the torch-bearing family look Ethiopian - while Ethiopian Emporer Haile Selassie himself requested that the torch-carrier be depicted himself...
Sadly, the future as seen by Africans in the 1960's turned out quite different. Public data shows there are more wars now in Africa now than before, and per capita income is lower than during colonialism.
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