Residing in the middle of Oslo, the Storting is the Norwegian Parliament and one of the most important institutions in the country. As the supreme arena for political debate and decision-making in the Kingdom of Norway, the Storting has a legacy that permeates the country but the monuments that define the Storting building enable audiences to connect […]
Unveiled in 1982, the Statue of Kirsten Flagstad by Joseph Grimelund is a life-sized bronze statue of the famous opera singer. Residing outside of the Oslo Opera House in the capital of Norway, the piece has been moved many times, highlighting what sort of context and connection a monument can enable for audiences, locations and […]
As the administrative and royal capital of the Netherlands and its seat of government, The Hague is one of the most notable cities in the country. With a history that stretches back to the 13th century, The Hague is full of notable monuments that celebrate this history as well as the culture of the entire […]
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 […]
Plein 1813 is a square in The Hague that houses the Independence Monument, which commemorates the Dutch victory over Napoleon in 1813 that directly led to the foundation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Representing the end of the French era in the Netherlands, the landmark symbolizes a legacy for the city and the entire […]
Rotterdam in the Netherlands is Europe’s largest seaport, but with a history that goes back to the 13th century, the culture that can be experienced in the large monuments and landmarks located throughout the city spans multiple eras. However, there are numerous landmarks and sculptures of all sizes that celebrate the legacy of Rotterdam and […]
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 […]