Armand Vaillancourt, the 95-year-old artist behind the Vaillancourt Fountain in San Francisco, recently traveled from Montreal to advocate for his iconic work amid concerns for its removal in upcoming redesign plans for Embarcadero Plaza. Originally created in 1971, the fountain symbolizes both the Quebec sovereignty movement and the freedom of all people, though it has faced criticism and neglect over the years. Despite no formal plans to remove it, Vaillancourt seeks to rally public support following the fountain's omission in new artistic proposals for the plaza's future, highlighting its historical significance.
"Despite its unpopularity, the Vaillancourt Fountain holds significant historical and artistic value, emblematic of both Quebec sovereignty and universal freedom, sparking passionate defense from its creator."},{
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