It has been hanging at the entrance to the "Security Council" for more than 30 years

"Mourning" at the United Nations for a painting by "Picasso"

The painting witnessed many stories that were going on in the vicinity of the Security Council since 1985. Archival

The restoration of a large woven Rockefeller family, representing the Guernica painting by Picasso, after having stayed at the entrance to the United Nations Security Council for more than three decades, has aroused "grief" among many diplomats and high-ranking officials of the organization.

After the United Nations announced, this week, that the text was withdrawn on loan by a decision of its owner Nelson Rockefeller Jr., the United Nations spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, was quick to express his regret, like many diplomats at the United Nations.

"It is really sad," Dougaric wrote on Twitter. "This wall without woven loses its meaning. Hanging this woven fabric elsewhere will lose a lot of its value."

The British diplomat, Mongo Woodfield, also wrote on Twitter: “What a pity!

This tapestry formed the background for part of my professional life. ”

The presence of the woven, which witnessed the passage of presidents, ministers and ambassadors in the Security Council, aimed at raising awareness about the tragedies of wars.

The announcement of its recall was a surprise news to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres.

"The matter was not expected," his spokesman said on Friday, pointing out that the Rockefeller family had not provided any explanations regarding this decision.

"Seeing this wall empty is like a loss," Stephane Dujarric said, during his daily press statement, adding: "This woven was not only a poignant reminder of the horrors of war, but because of its location also witnessed many stories that have been circulating in the vicinity of the Security Council since 1985."

It is mentioned that the woven fabric is inspired by the work of Picasso, and represents the bombing of the city of Guernica by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, on April 26, 1937, completed at the request of Nelson Rockefeller, and woven into the French workshop Jacqueline de la Baume-Durbach.

There was no immediate comment from the Rockefeller family office or the Rockefeller Archives, especially regarding the possibility of selling the tapestry.

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