What did the broken glass in Anselm Kiefers Breaking of the Vessels represent?

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Crushed dreams of the Jewish people

Warning not to come too close to the sculpture

Sparkling of Sand

Historical threats 2 Jewish culture

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In Anselm Kiefer's "Breaking of the Vessels," the broken glass primarily represents the crushed dreams of the Jewish people. The work draws from Kabbalistic themes, particularly the concept of "Shvirat HaKelim" or "the breaking of the vessels," which symbolizes the fragmentation of divine light and the subsequent suffering and disillusionment experienced by the Jewish people throughout history. The glass shards evoke a sense of loss, trauma, and the shattered hopes and aspirations tied to their cultural and historical experiences.