Created in honor of regiments that were comprised of Japanese-Americans that fought in World War II, the Brothers in Valor Memorial has a deep connection to Hawaiian history as well as the community in the present. Located in Honolulu on Oahu, HI, the memorial showcases what it can mean to celebrate a legacy while also […]
Author: The Monumentous
King David Kalākaua Monument Celebrates the Legacy of Hawaii Royalty
Created to honor the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawai’I, the King David Kalākaua Monument is located in a traffic circle in Honolulu, Hawaii. One of the roads in this traffic circle is Kalākaua Avenue, highlighting what it can look like to further embrace the legacy of an entire region in multiple ways […]
The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial Honors and Connects Multiple Eras
Honoring police officers who served in or died in what is now the state of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial enables connections with audiences in multiple ways for people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Commemorating all who protected and served the state of Oklahoma, the memorial allows people to experience the history of the state […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Oslo, Norway
As the capital of Norway, Oslo is home to significant monuments that embrace the culture and history of the entire nation. The most populous city in the nation contains significant landmarks like the largest sculpture park by a single artist in the world. However, it also features a variety of landmarks that are not as […]
The Many Monuments of Vigeland Sculpture Park Define the Most Significant Attraction in Oslo
The largest sculpture park by a single artist in the world, Vigeland Sculpture Park has become the most notable monument in Oslo, Norway. Featuring over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron, Vigeland Sculpture Park creates experiences on every level for audiences by enabling them to connect with themes that transcend eras and cultures. […]
Fronger Park Becomes an Essential Element of the Oslo Community
The biggest park in the center of Oslo, Norway, Frogner Park (Frognerparken) is much more than an urban greenspace. While the area has become synonymous with the sculptures that define the Vigeland installation, the entire Olso community has embraced the natural and created landmarks across the entire space, helping to transform Fronger Park into a […]
Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy) Becomes an Icon of Oslo
Featuring over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron, Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of the most notable monuments in Oslo, Norway. Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy) is just one of the sculptures that define this landmark but it has become an icon of the city in a way that connects with audiences on multiple […]