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 […]
Category: Monumentous Icons
The Stork Becomes an Official and Unofficial Icon of The Hague
The coat of arms of The Hague in the Netherlands prominently features a stork but that is far from the only place imagery associated with them can be seen across the city. In becoming both an official and unofficial icon of The Hague, the stork has become a symbol of connection and engagement that means […]
The Brabo Fountain Becomes an Icon of Antwerp by Embracing a Local Legend
The Brabo Fountain (Brabofontein in Dutch) defines Grote Markt square in the center of Antwerp, the Netherlands. The active fountain is topped by a sculpture of a man throwing a large hand, depicting a local legend that connects the legacy of the city to the past and future. The Legend of Druon Antigonus Local legend […]
The Dragon Fountain Becomes an Icon of Hertogenbosch
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
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 […]
The Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain Becomes an Icon of Orlando
The unique literal and thematic positioning of the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain has enabled it to become the unofficial symbol of Orlando, Florida. Serving as a top attraction in the center of the city, it has become a critical means of identity used by various businesses and organizations throughout the area thanks to the […]
Polar Bear Signs Become Icons of and for Svalbard
The polar bear population in the Svalbard archipelago is around 3,000 which exceeds the number of people that reside in the town of Longyearbyen. While encounters with the animals in the town are rare, Svalbard Polar Bear Signs warn residents and visitors of the potential danger they face when venturing beyond the limits of the […]