Recognized as the most famous fountain in Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, the Dragon Fountain (Drakenfontein) is located directly outside of the city’s main station, providing audiences with an identifiable landmark as soon as they enter or leave the city. This distinctiveness as well as the imagination inherent across the piece have helped it to become an […]
The flag of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, features what looks to be three white X’s on a black stripe that rests on a red background. This incredibly distinctive design can be seen all across the city on actual flags, products for sale and as part of countless advertisements and brands. This ubiquity has allowed it to […]
Mentioned as one of the architectural jewels in the heart of Brussels, Petit Sablon Square is a small garden that is filled with sculptures from some of the most notable Belgian artists of the 19th century. Imagining a new identity for what was otherwise just another bland urban development in the capital of Belgium has […]
A statue of Peter the Great defines a section of the Kloosterstraat, which is one of the most popular streets in Antwerp, Belgium. Providing audiences with a sense of history as well as an identity that makes it distinct in the city and region, the Monument to Peter the Great is an incredible example of […]
As the oldest park in Amsterdam, Wertheimpark is connected to the history and legacy of the entire city on multiple levels. Featuring a variety of monuments that further showcase this history and legacy, it showcases the many different ways that a space can cultivate a connection with audiences across the eras. The Oldest Park in […]
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 […]
‘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 […]