Sibelius Monument

Sibelius Monument dedicated to Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), the famous Finnish composer, is located at the Sibelius Park (Sibeliuspuisto). The monument is considered to be one of the most remarkable memorials in Finland, and its position in Finnish sculpture art is really iconic.

A two-staged competition for a memorial to the composer was arranged by the Sibelius society in 1957. The second stage was taken by Eila Hiltunen's entry "Passio Musicae". The competition gained immense publicity; the conflict between the supporters of abstract and figurative art was in the air, but it was solved by adding Sibelius' bust to Hiltunen's work. The monument by Eila Hiltunen was unveiled on September 7, 1967. It represents the series of more than 600 hollow steel pipes joined together in a wave like pattern. The work is made unique by its spatial diversity, allowing the viewer to enter it, and the echoes and sounds generated by the structure. Viewed from further away, its form blends in with the woods and rugged rocks. The purpose of the artist was to create a visual expression of the Sibelius music. The monument weighs 24 tons and measures 8.5 x 10.5 x 8.5 meters.

Location:	Sibelius Park (Sibeliuspuisto) 00250 Helsinki