The Monumentous

The Thorbecke Monument Imagines a New Interpretation of an Essential Legacy for the Netherlands

Celebrating the Architect of the Dutch Democratic State

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Europe, Monumentous Imagination, Sculpture

Residing near the complex of buildings in the political center of The Hague, the Thorbecke Monument celebrates Johan Rudolph Thorbecke’s contributions to the rules and laws that define the Netherlands. The monument is an especially imaginative interpretation of the legacy and history that he represents to and for the entire country. Celebrating the Architect of […]

The Infantry Memorial in Brussels Commemorates Belgian Efforts in World War I and World War II

To the Glory of the Belgian Infantry

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Memorials

Located in the center of Brussels, Belgium, the Infantry Memorial has been constructed in the shape of a large symbolic column in remembrance of Belgian foot soldiers who fought for the country in World War I and Word War II. The structure and golden top physically attract attention from across the city to honor the […]

Monumentous Potential: Windmill De Gooyer

The potential to become the most notable in Amsterdam

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Europe, Functional, Monumentous Potential

Recognized as the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high, Windmill De Gooyer dominates the landscape in Amsterdam Oost. The size and history of this landmark showcase the potential it has to become an essential connection to the past that residents and visitors can engage with on multiple levels. However, that potential […]

The Memorial to Walraven van Hall Highlights an Imaginative Way to Honor Individuals and Efforts

Uniquely honoring the Banker to the Resistance

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Europe, Monumentous Memorials, Sculpture

A fallen bronze tree monument located in Frederiksplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was created as a memorial to Walraven van Hall, banker of Dutch resistance during World War II. The piece highlights the many different forms memorials can take in order to celebrate an individual while also cultivating engagement with audiences. Banker to the Resistance […]

The Destroyed City Memorial Imagines a New Way to Commemorate the Legacy of Rotterdam

Tragedy, Inspiration and Imagination

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Europe, Monumentous Imagination, Sculpture

Sculptures and monuments of all types are commissioned in celebration of important events but The Destroyed City memorial alludes to an event of historic importance for the city of Rotterdam in a very different way. The piece commemorates and represents the destruction that the city suffered during World War II, highlighting how an imaginative approach […]

The Dragon Fountain Becomes an Icon of Hertogenbosch

Highlighting the Dual Potential and Purpose of Monuments

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Europe, Functional, Monumentous Icons

Recognized as the most famous fountain in Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the Dragon Fountain (Drakenfontein) is located directly outside of the city’s main station, providing audiences with an identifiable landmark as soon as they enter or leave the city. This distinctiveness as well as the imagination inherent across the piece have helped it to become an […]

The Flag of Amsterdam Becomes an Icon That Appeals to Residents and Visitors

Where Myth Meets Legend

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Europe, Functional, Monumentous Icons

The flag of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, features what looks to be three white X’s on a black stripe that rests on a red background. This incredibly distinctive design can be seen all across the city on actual flags, products for sale and as part of countless advertisements and brands. This ubiquity has allowed it to […]