urban art admin on 06 Sep 2008
Fountain found just outside the Belgian Senate (Sénat Belge) in Brussels where visitors enter. Haven’t found any further information about the fountain itself. If anyone has an idea please leave a comment.
Location of the Belgian Senate:
Photos of fountain found at the Belgian Senate
Parks admin on 03 Sep 2008
Le Parc d’Egmont (The Egmont Park) is composed of the formed-gardens of the Egmont palace which were modified several times between the XVI century and 1902, dates on which architect Galoppin laid it out as it is now. This park forms a pleasant little oasis of peace and tranquility in the heart of a very busy urban district.
Location of the Parc d’Egmont :
Park in front of the Egmont Palace
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The Palais d’Egmont dates from 1533-34
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Commissioned by the Princess of Gavre, mother of Lamoral of Egmont
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The Neo-classical orangery
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And its popular outside terrace
People relaxing on a hot summer day
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Road around the park
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More sun bathing in the park
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Peter Pan bronze by Sir George Frampton
bronze statue of Prince Louis-Eugene de Ligne by J. Cluysenaar
urban art admin on 02 Sep 2008
Le Jeune Albert or De Jonge Albert in Dutch is the main character taken from the comic strip of the same name created by Yves Charland. Its the story of a kid living is post World War II Brussels who loves to play practicle jokes and makes life horrible for those around him. Compared to him, Quick & Flupke would be considered angels. The mural was made in trubute to the French Author who passed away early in life. A master of clean lines this mural is based on one of his original works.
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Photos of Le Jeune Albert mural:
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Sculpture admin on 31 Aug 2008
Created for the duration of two years the Quartier Louise was enlightened by this vast 40 meters by 25 meters wooden sculpture created Arne Quinze. its opening periods are from 14 September 2007 until Monday 14 September 2009.
Speaking about the sculpture Arne Quinze goes on to say:
CITYSCAPE resembles a frozen movement; speed caught in time. It is a powerful means of communication, in many ways. if you look at it from a distance, pure movement seems to keep the volatile structure in the air. Sun rays play
with the wooden beams; a game of light and shade creates ever-changing patterns. its immense size – 40 meter long and 25 meter wide – absorbs you. CITYSCAPE calls for instant reactions, it’s impossible not to feel anything.
Location of Cityscape:
Photos of the Cityscape wooded sculpture by Arne Quinze:
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monument admin on 25 Aug 2008
La Colonne du Congrès et de la Constitution or in English The Congress Column was Erected between 1850 and 1859, and designed by architect J. Poelaert with the collaboration of five sculptors, this monument inspired by the Trajan column celebrates the 1830 National Congress that promulgated the Belgian Constitution. It glorifies Belgium’s independence (allegories of the Fundamental Rights, of the Nation’s nine provinces, trophies, blazons, dates, names and other ounding texts). This 25-meter columns topped by a statue of King Leopold I by sculptor J. Geefs. The Unknown Soldier was buried beneath it on November 11, 1922.
Location of the Congress Column :
Photos of La Colonne du Congrès et de la Constitution from a distance
Just under looking at the top. But who’s all the way up there ?
Ah, it’s King Leopold I at the top of the column
Pedestal of the Congress Column
Engraved details of the column with inscriptions of all provinces
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Four Statues of women are at its base this one represents the Liberty of association
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L’union fait la force (Strength Through Unity) the National Motto
Statue representing Religious freedoms
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More column details
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Freedom of the press and education statues
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