The Internet Archive has transformed part of its venue into a gallery of 175 three-foot-tall ceramic sculptures representing its employees over the years. The project, initiated by founder Brewster Kahle, aims to celebrate the contributions of staff, with each piece reflecting personal interests and identities. Among them is a poignant sculpture of Aaron Swartz, an influential developer who tragically took his own life in 2013. The community engagement extends to allowing employees to suggest personal symbols for their sculptures, capturing their essence in clay.
Today, "people come here to be photographed with Aaron," Creed said. A mournful tone is set by the sculpture of Aaron Swartz, a key figure at the Internet Archive.
Kahle came up with the idea of making sculptures of employees. "Most of our lives are what we work on," he said. "Let’s make sure that it is a positive experience, and people feel celebrated."
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