Located on a peninsula that sticks out into the water, Tjuvholmen is a neighborhood in Oslo, Norway, that has cultivated a strong sense of identity which appeals to both residents and visitors. This identity has been realized though the infrastructure and monuments that are located across the neighborhood, showcasing what it can mean to transform […]
Featuring numerous distinct monuments and plenty of wide open space, Rådhusplassen (“The City Hall Square”) is located directly in front of Oslo City Hall in Oslo, Norway. Providing the space with an identity that is connected to how women have defined the culture of the entire country, Rådhusplassen uniquely showcases what it can mean to […]
Residing in the middle of Oslo, the Storting is the Norwegian Parliament and one of the most important institutions in the country. As the supreme arena for political debate and decision-making in the Kingdom of Norway, the Storting has a legacy that permeates the country but the monuments that define the Storting building enable audiences to connect […]
The Golden Driller was intended to be a temporary attraction but was instead been transformed into a permeant fixture for Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of the tallest statues in the United States, the monument has become an icon of Tulsa and for the entire state of Oklahoma in ways that continue to benefit stakeholders and the […]
The city of Las Vegas, Nevada is known as an entertainment hub that attracts audiences from all over the United States and the entire world. This reputation has enabled it to develop a distinct history and legacy, cultivating the addition of notable monuments and landmarks across the city. One of those is the Statue of […]
Unveiled in 1982, the Statue of Kirsten Flagstad by Joseph Grimelund is a life-sized bronze statue of the famous opera singer. Residing outside of the Oslo Opera House in the capital of Norway, the piece has been moved many times, highlighting what sort of context and connection a monument can enable for audiences, locations and […]
As the administrative and royal capital of the Netherlands and its seat of government, The Hague is one of the most notable cities in the country. With a history that stretches back to the 13th century, The Hague is full of notable monuments that celebrate this history as well as the culture of the entire […]