The Zionist Journey
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ArtistHenry Betzalel
TypeSculpture
MediumBronze
SubjectIsrael's development
| The Zionist Journey | |
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| Artist | Henry Betzalel |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Israel's development |
| Location | Azrieli Center, Haifa |
| 32°47′24″N 34°57′51″E / 32.79009°N 34.96414°E | |
The Zionist Journey (Hebrew: המסע הציוני) is a collection of seven bronze sculptures. Initially located in front of the Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 2015 it was relocated to the Azrieli mall in Haifa.[1] It represents a period Israel's development since the 1920s. It was created by the sculptor Henry Betzalel, initiated by David Azrieli.[when?][2][better source needed][3]
The sculpture consists of seven bronze figures, each representing an aspect of Israel (right to left):
- The period of settlement and Aliyah is represented by a First Aliyah halutz.
- Israeli independence is represented by a Palmach fighter.
- The public health sector is represented by a nurse.
- Israeli architecture is represented by an architect, a sculpture of David Azrieli himself.[1]
- Economic development is represented is represented by a businesswoman.
- The evolution of Israeli science and research is represented by a scientist.
- The development of the technology industry is represented by a computer specialist.
The sculpture was inspired by The Burghers of Calais of Auguste Rodin.[4][better source needed]