Arquivo-monumento ao trabalhador de Goiânia: ressonâncias, ruínas e rastros

Abstract

This work is dedicated to an investigation of the trajectory of the Monument to the Worker in Goiânia, examining its history from its inauguration in 1959 to the present day. The research is guided by the central question: "In what way does the lack of resonance of the Monument to the Worker manifest itself, and how can this be understood in light of the archives that document its trajectory?" To achieve this goal, the research unfolds into specific objectives. Firstly, it seeks to analyze how the lack of resonance of this monument, originally conceived as a tribute to workers, manifests in the public sphere. Secondly, it aims to explore the enunciative archives, such as photographs, reports, and postcards, that document the history of the monument. These archives are essential for understanding how the various narratives about the Monument to the Worker are constructed and perpetuated over time. The core purpose of this research is to uncover the social and cultural dynamics that permeate this monument, identifying its interactions with collective memory, urban identity, and processes of forgetting. Through this analysis, the study seeks to shed light on the complex relationships between society, memory, and the material elements that convey the history of this monument. By exploring this theme, the study not only provides an understanding of the biography of the Monument to the Worker but also contributes to broader reflections on the relationship between monuments in the city of Goiânia and their resonances.