Marieke (statue)
Marieke is a 1988 statue in Bruges, designed by . It is a homage to Jacques Brel's famous song "Marieke".[1][2][3]
History[]
The statue was built at the request of journalist and Brel fan Johan Anthierens. It was revealed in 23 July 1988 by mayor .[1][2][3]
On 1 February 2012 the statue was clothed with knitted sleeves by anonymous pranksters.[4]
Statue[]
The statue is located at the Bruges. It depicts a young woman, Marieke, who lived "between the towers of Bruges and Ghent" according to Brel's song of the same name.[1][2]
inSources[]
- ^ a b c "Resultaten | Erfgoed Brugge". zoeken.erfgoedbrugge.be.
- ^ a b c http://www.erfgoedcelbrugge.be/images/filelib/coupure_746.pdf
- ^ a b "Standbeeld Marieke gehuldigd". 10 October 2008.
- ^ "Marieke aangekleed met breiwerk".
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Categories:
- 1988 sculptures
- Statues of fictional characters
- Sculptures of women
- Bronze sculptures in Belgium
- Statues in Belgium
- Tourist attractions in Bruges
- Buildings and structures in Bruges
- Musical sculptures
- Cultural depictions of Jacques Brel