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

Celebrating the Architect of the Dutch Democratic State

The Monumentous

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 […]

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

Uniquely honoring the Banker to the Resistance

The Monumentous

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 […]

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

Tragedy, Inspiration and Imagination

The Monumentous

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 […]

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The Statue of Duke Kahanamoku Celebrates a Legacy of Hawaiian Culture

Commemorating the Father of International Surfing

The Monumentous

Monumentous Legacy, North America, Sculpture, United States

The Statue of Duke Kahanamoku, one of the most important figures in the history of surfing, literally welcomes people to Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. The landmark has become an icon of the area that embraces a Hawaiian legacy that can be seen and felt all across the world. Commemorating the Father of International Surfing […]

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The National Slavery Monument Provides a Unique Connection to a Legacy that Defines the Netherlands

‘Shared past, shared future’

The Monumentous

Europe, Monumentous Legacy, Sculpture

One of the top attractions in Oosterpark, the National Slavery Monument commemorates the abolition of slavery in the Dutch Kingdom. The monument allows audiences to truly experience a formative piece of history that has impacted countless individuals and an entire country, creating engagement that resonates on multiple levels. The History and End of Slavery in […]

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Modern Monument: The Scream by Jeroen Henneman Serves as a Memorial and Symbol

A landmark and memorial to Theo van Gogh

The Monumentous

Europe, Modern Monuments, Sculpture

‘The Scream’ (De Schreeuw in Dutch) is a memorial sculpture to Dutch film-maker Theo van Gogh located in Oosterpark (Eastern Park), which is one of the most popular parks in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Created by Jeroen Henneman, the piece is equal parts memorial and attraction, highlighting what it can mean for a monument to honor […]

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