The Jewish Monument in Utrecht (Joods Monument) in the Netherlands was created to honor the memory of more than twelve hundred Jewish members of the community who did not survive World War II. Consisting of multiple elements that compel engagement and remembrance, the Jewish Monument showcases what it can mean for a landmark to connect […]
Residing in front of the Binnenhof in The Hague, ‘Court Pond’ is an artificial lake known as the Hofvijver. This artificial pond provides audiences with an incredibly serene view of the area but the empty island in the middle of it has the potential to be something much more for the city and nation. The […]
The city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch (also known as Hertogenbosch or Den Bosch) is the capital of the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands. With a history that stretches back for nearly a century, it has served as the center of numerous battles and for important cultural developments, many of which have led to the creation […]
The Garden of Earthly Delights is one of the most idiosyncratic paintings of the 16th-century Netherlandish Renaissance. Depicting figures and creatures that range from outlandish to peculiar to somber, Renaissance and modern audiences have come to interpret the piece in countless ways. These interpretations have fueled the popularity of the piece, which the city of […]
The Lijnbaan is a popular pedestrian shopping street in the center of Rotterdam that houses a unique attraction. The Coolsingelpoort is a literal piece of history associated with the area that allows audiences to experience something connected to the city and entire nation of the Netherlands in a way that resonates across eras. The Memory […]
The National Merchant Marine Memorial dominates the Boompjeskade, near the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. Called ‘De Boeg‘ (The Bow) by many in the community, the monument honors all Dutch seamen who died during World War II in a way that physically resonates across the space while also making a major impact on the hearts and […]
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 […]