Imel Sierra, a renowned artist and architect, has called on the San Juan Municipality to halt the dismantling of his work 'Platanal' and promote a dialogue space before making a final decision on its future. The piece, installed in 2000 at the Río Piedras Market Plaza as part of the city’s public art program, has been a distinctive element of the environment and a link between art and the community for over two decades.
Sierra’s plea aims to preserve the artwork, which has become an integral part of the area’s identity.