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THE STORY BEGINS

Following the tragic and fatal shooting of his friend John Lennon, the Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd created a tribute to embody John’s aspiration for a world without violence. As a result, Carl Fredrik designated the iconic ‘’Knotted Gun’’, which he named ‘’Non-Violence’’.

The sculpture, initially displayed at the Strawberry Fields memorial in Central Park, was later cast in bronze and prominently installed in front of the United Nations’ headquarters in 1988. This move underscored its significance as a symbol of global peace and unity.

The Non-Violence Project's The Knotted gun sculpture in front of UN's office in New York, USA.

OUR AMBASSADORS

The Knotted Gun has been re-imagined by some of the world’s most well-known personalities,

and our global list of the ambassadors we partner with continues to grow.

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I’m hopeful that my sculpture moves people. I am also hopeful that this incredible piece starts a conversation that spreads love and resonates with people – the more we talk and communicate the message of hope and peace. The better we will be.

– Melissa La Bozzetta

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We hope to bring more knowledge to young people and spread the non-violence project’s important message about non-violence.

– Henrik & Joel Lundqvist

When buying a Knotted Gun, you support the education of children and young people on how to solve conflicts peacefully.

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Non-violence and peace has always been important to me and I am pleased to have been invited to participate in this important global cause.

– Patrizia Gucci

THE KNOTTED GUN:
AN INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF PEACE

Today, The Knotted Gun stands in over 30 locations across the globe – from Beirut and Cape Town to Mexico, Sweden, the US and many more – and is recognized by more than two billion people worldwide. It serves as a powerful reminder that peace is always possible and symbolizes a collective commitment to resolving conflict through dialogue and understanding.

The symbol continues to inspire change and raise awareness for a more non-violent future. When you buy a Knotted Gun, you become part of that mission. Your engagement helps support Non-violence’s educational programs and strengthens the foundation’s global efforts – allowing us to reach and empower even more people with the message of peace.

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I am proud to be an ambassador for peace and join the non-violence movement.

– HÃ¥kan Hellström

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