Memory of the workers · Volta Redonda, RJ
Memorial IX de Novembro
The Memorial IX de Novembro, in Volta Redonda, commemorates William Fernandes Leite, Valmir Freitas Monteiro, and Carlos Augusto Barroso, who died during the 1988 strike.
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About Memorial IX de Novembro
The Memorial IX de Novembro, in Volta Redonda, commemorates William Fernandes Leite, Valmir Freitas Monteiro, and Carlos Augusto Barroso, who died during the 1988 strike. Oscar Niemeyer's work is in Vila Santa Cecília and incorporates marks from the attack it suffered after its inauguration.
The visit requires a careful reading of the monument and the episode it records. Observe the form of the work and the preserved marks, trying to understand why the memory of the conflict is part of public space. The place presents a dimension of the industrial city that is not limited to architecture or steel production.
Set aside a moment to read the names and contextualize the events. The memorial deals with lives and a collective labor experience, as well as with its artistic expression. Respect the monument, without leaning objects on it or climbing the structure. Observing it can be part of a walk through the Vila, paying attention to circulation around it and to the space of people who use the place.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Take a moment to read and reflect at the memorial.
Best time
View the work with enough visibility to read the names and identify the marks.
How to get there
Locate the Memorial IX de Novembro in Vila Santa Cecília, in Volta Redonda.
Tip
Read the names of the three workers and relate the work to the 1988 strike.
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial IX de Novembro
What event does the IX de Novembro refer to?
The memorial commemorates the death of three workers during the 1988 strike in Volta Redonda.
Why are there marks of damage on the work?
They are linked to the attack suffered by the monument and were incorporated into its memory.