![Cogwheel in sculpture by Antoni Clave, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona, Spain [enlarge]](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/4209103990_091f7010de_o.jpg)
Cogwheels that evoke the times of industrial revolution in Europe, times of textile factories in Catalonia, of heavy machinery, of steam and rising unions, of a powerful bourgeoisie interested in new technologies, in productivity, in capitalism and also in the latest artistic trends, as a way to rebel against the heavy yoke of aristocracy and monarchy.
This cogwheel is part of a bigger sculpture placed in Parc de la Ciutadella in 1998 to celebrate the centennial year of the Universal Exhibition in the city. It is a modern sculptoric work by Spanish painter, sculptor, stage and costume designer Antoni Clavé (1913 –2005).
Feliz Navidad (sorry, I can't say it in Catalan though my grandfather was Catalan...)/ Joyeux Noël à toi aussi.
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Feliz Navidad amigo Carlos, to you and your family!
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a stunning image. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
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