Brick wall? How about a wall made from earthen pots?

            Brick wall? How about a wall made from earthen pots? Nek Chand was an individual who created art out of discarded junk. His pet park was not without it's problems, as corrupt city officials declared the park illegal and were planning a road for VIPs to be built right through the property. They backed out only after intensive protests from the children and others in the city. A positive outcome of the outrage which came out of the 1997 attack only strengthened the resolve of Nek Chand’s international supporters. Nek Chand himself stated that the vandalism by the authorities was not directed at the sculptures but at Nek Chand himself, as they very well know that his heart and soul lives within them. The Rock Garden garnered much international support and the Nek Chand foundation was formed in London. Before long the corrupt Chief Engineer who had withdrawn the Rock Garden staff was arrested and other officials fled, fearing retribution. Happily, one of these high handed officials was even murdered by opponents regarding another corruption case. Although a slow and painful process, Nek Chand managed to overcome opposition and vandalism from his enemies. The Chandigarh city authorities subsequently handed over management of the Garden to a specially formed local charity, the Society for the Maintenance and Preservation of the Rock Garden. (Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017)
   

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Taken on: November 1, 2017

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Sets appears in: • Chandigarh, north India, Nov. 2017

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