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DE BARING

DE BARING
DE BARING (KAREL AUBROECK) Karel Aubroeck was one of the most famous 20th century Flemish sculptors.  His art is characterised by monumentalism. His style is expressionistic, showing an affinity with German expressionism. Some sculptures bear witness of a radical simplification by their geometrical and abstract design. Other statues, through their closed character, radiate a turbulent…
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ZEEMEERMIN

ZEEMEERMIN
ZEEMEERMIN (WILLY KREITZ) By the bridge over the pond in the city park the statue of a mermaid rises  from the water. With her graceful body, half woman, half fish, this mythical figure is a most endearing sight. Kreitz preferred portraying the human body, young girls, mermaids and angels. He created  the  deceased seafarers’ memorial…
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BUSTE ROMAIN DE VIDTS

BUSTE ROMAIN DE VIDTS
BUSTE ROMAIN DE VIDTS (WERNER HEYNDRICKX) The romantic city park boasts a large variety of plants and trees, originating from all continents.  Close to the park exit into the Parklaan, along one of the paths, is a classical bust, the ‘portrait of Romain De Vidts’, mayor of Sint-Niklaas from 1947 to 1962. The sculpture was…
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FIGUUR IN LOVER

FIGUUR IN LOVER
FIGUUR IN LOVER (JAN ALFONS KEUSTERMANS) In the Hospitaalstraat, opposite the hospital, is a bas-relief ‘Figuur in Lover’,(‘Figure in Foliage’), on the wall near the entrance of ‘De Plataan’, a care home for elderly people needing extra care, due to their vulnerability. The poignancy of the residents’ situation is sensitively portrayed by the artist. The…
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