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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

The Monuments at the Storting Building Celebrate the Legacy of Norway

The “Great Thing” of Norway

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 […]

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The Golden Driller Becomes an Icon of Tulsa and a Symbol for Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Official State Monument

The Golden Driller was intended to be a temporary attraction but was instead been transformed into a permeant fixture for Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of the tallest statues in the United States, the monument has become an icon of Tulsa and for the entire state of Oklahoma in ways that continue to benefit stakeholders and the […]

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Monumentous Potential: The Statue of Siegfried and Roy

Possessing the potential to be something much more

The city of Las Vegas, Nevada is known as an entertainment hub that attracts audiences from all over the United States and the entire world. This reputation has enabled it to develop a distinct history and legacy, cultivating the addition of notable monuments and landmarks across the city. One of those is the Statue of […]

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Modern Monuments: The Statue of Kirsten Flagstad by Joseph Grimelund Connects Cultures and Eras of Oslo

Showcasing one of the early stars of the opera

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 […]

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

Jewish Monument The Hague, ‘Rachel weent’ and more

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 […]

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The Coolsingelpoort Showcases and Preserves an Essential Piece of Rotterdam

The Memory of Coolsingel Hospital

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 […]

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

“The Old One” or “The Skipper”

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” […]

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