Residing on the bank of the Westersingel canal that runs through Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the Rotterdam Sculpture Terrace features a variety of sculptures from artists across the 20th century. Celebrating the distinct identities of multiple regions and eras, the landmark fulfills a vision of creativity and culture that has transformed what might otherwise be […]
Located near the very center of the Netherlands, Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the country. Functioning as the most important city in the Netherlands for centuries, the city has an incredible history that is celebrated with large structures and monuments. However, various landmarks of incredible significance can be found across the city. Jan […]
Art on the Croeselaan in Utrecht, the Netherlands, houses sculptures from the collection of the municipality and the Rabo Art Collection. These features drove and helped to enable the overall transformation of the space, highlighting what it can mean for monuments to enable positive change that impacts the present and future of an entire area. […]
Rabbijn Maarsenplein is a square in The Hague that is named after one of the victims of the Holocaust who was an essential member of the surrounding community. The square formed the heart of the Jewish quarter of The Hague until World War II changed everything for the people and location. An endeavor to honor […]
A small figure of a skipper standing atop of stone pedestal defines the Maritime Monument ‘D’n Ouwe’ in Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands. By providing a distinct identity to an otherwise empty patch of waterfront in such an imaginative way, the monument showcases how a simple landmark can both connect and attract audiences. “The Old One” […]
Mounted on a plaza near a major intersection in downtown Portland, Maine, “The Maine Lobsterman” sculpture defined what had become known as Lobsterman Park. This identity was further cultivated when the space was renamed John E. Menario Plaza, highlighting what it can mean for a legacy to evolve in ways that are meaningful across audiences […]
One of the busiest squares in the city of Amsterdam, Rembrandt Square (Rembrandtplein in Dutch) features a variety of activities and things to do for both residents and visitors. Defined by a sculpture of the famous Dutch painter, the landmark highlights what it can mean for a monument to define an identity that resonates in […]