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Modern Monuments: De Artoonisten Commemorates a Cartoonist and Culture with the Toonder Monument

The Toonder Monument honors the Rotterdam-born comic-book author who had a great influence on the Dutch language

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Created as a tribute to Dutch cartoonist Marten Toonder, the Toonder Monument is a whimsical commemoration of a legacy that continues to impact the culture of the Netherlands. Located on an otherwise unassuming street corner in Rotterdam, the monument is directly connected to Toonder’s work but has become something much more than a memorial to […]

The Memorials of Rabbijn Maarsenplein in The Hague Transform a Location and Community

Jewish Monument The Hague, ‘Rachel weent’ and more

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Europe, Monumentous Transformations, Public Space

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 […]

The Coolsingelpoort Showcases and Preserves an Essential Piece of Rotterdam

The Memory of Coolsingel Hospital

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous History

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 Maritime Monument D’n Ouwe’ Imagines New Ways for Audiences to Connect

“The Old One” or “The Skipper”

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Europe, Monumentous Imagination, Public Space

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” […]

Modern Monuments: The Gay Rights Memorial by Theo ten Have Facilitates Connection and Openness

"A profound happiness.”

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Europe, Modern Monuments, Sculpture

Created as a symbol against oppression and persecution of lesbians and gay men anywhere in the world, the Gay Rights Monument resides near the historical city center of The Hague in the Netherlands. Also referred to as the International Homomonument, the monument has become a symbol for a community as well as a place for […]

Eindhoven Living Square Imagines a New Use of Space with Functional Sculptures

How form and function can cultivate engagement

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Europe, Monumentous Imagination, Sculpture

Residing just outside of the Bijenkorf department store in Eindhoven in the Netherlands, the Eindhoven Living Square provides audiences with a place to relax but is also connected to a larger vision for the entire space. This connection highlights what it can mean to imagine a new way to connect people and places in ways […]

The National Merchant Marine Memorial Becomes a Monument of Rotterdam

De Boeg‘ (The Bow) honors all Dutch seamen who died during World War II

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Monuments

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 […]