Arab Spring Monument

Arab Spring was a powerful social movement against the autocratic regimes in some Arab nations. In December 2010, Mohammed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old fruit seller from Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, set himself on fire in a tragic protest against government corruption. His act of self-immolation—driven by rage, desperation, and brevity—ignited widespread protests across the Arab world.
Inspired by this movement, we designed a monument of light emerging from volcanic rock, glowing brighter as one approaches the center. By evoking candlelight, we commemorate the dead; a remembrance. Depicted (below) in Tahrir Square, Cairo, our monument is designed to be built as a variation on a theme--customized by each nation. Its overarching theme is the universal flame of the human spirit.