Behind the scenes: The Sculpture group in memory of Queen Juliana

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Location: Window Stroom Den Haag, Hogewal 1-9

On 2 September 2024 Queen Beatrix, in the presence of Mayor Van Zanen, unveiled the artwork on the Koekamp near the Central Station. The Sculpture Group consists of four figures, with Queen Juliana portrayed in conversation with three anonymous figures.

Artist Ingrid Mol wants this memorial to depict Queen Juliana as a “socially engaged monarch, queen against her will, mother of the people.” The window displays include glaze tests, maguettes and the artist's inspiration material.

Book Het Monument, Ingrid Mol 2024
Following the unveiling, the KABK hosted the book presentation of Het Monument; a novel Mol wrote parallel to the artwork. Het Monument describes a lively adventure and the search for the ultimate memorial. The text is by Ingrid Mol, the drawings are by Babette Wagenvoort (the first city artist from The Hague) and the design is by Studio Renate Boere. Het Monument is now also available in our bookstore.

What an Imagination!
What an Imagination! is a series of reports by Omroep West about outdoor art in The Hague. In the presentation you can see the episode (from November 14, 2024) and artist Ingrid Mol takes you through the creation of the Sculpture Group in memory of Queen Juliana. Want to learn more about outdoor art in The Hague and get out and about during the holidays? Then go to www.bkdh.nl

Stroom will be closed to the public from Saturday 21 December 2024 through Sunday 5 January 5 2025.We look forward to greeting you again in the new year and are already looking forward to the opening of Positions: Gut Feeling, the exhibition that will be on view at Stroom from 7 February 2025.