The Dead River
Personal memory by Nicolas
2016 • Medellín, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
I have always been saddened by the river that runs through the city, it looks unhealthy, murky and lifeless. I remember hearing about people fishing in the river a long time ago, and now no fish swim through it, the water is too toxic for them to survive.
Learn about Maya Lin’s fifth and final memorial: a multi-platform science based artwork that presents an ecological history of our world - past, present, and future.
Discover ecological histories and stories of former abundance, loss, and recovery on the map of memory.
Learn how we can reduce our emissions and protect and restore species and habitats – around the world.
See how art can help us rethink the problems we face, and give us hope that each one of us can make a difference.
Help make a global memorial something personal and close to home. Share your stories of the natural world.