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Secretariat Council Chamber, mid-1950s
A gift from Norway, the room was designed by the Norwegian architect Arnstein Arneberg.
The backdrop is a mural by Per Krohg, Norway. The mural blocks the view over the East River because it is placed in front of a huge window. By sealing the chamber, Arneberg underlined the Security Council's independence vis-a-vis the outside world. In so doing, he eliminated the glare that makes it difficult to videotape the meetings. |