Discover the eleven cities of Friesland
Where on earth are cities smaller than villages? Only in Friesland. Our cities thank their title not to their size, but to their historic significance.
Blog: Young People Dreaming of the Future
Almost immediately after its unveiling in 2018, the residents of Leeuwarden embraced the Love fountain. When an unknown "joker" later applied graffiti to the pure white artwork, it received heavy criticism on social media and in submitted letters.
From Tree of Life to Prosperity Birds
When one thinks of Hindeloopen, the mind naturally thinks about images of the typical Hindelooper painting style. Shen Yuan, the designer of the Flora & Fauna fountain in Hindeloopen, was also impressed by the craftsmanship and the history of this unique town.
Site-specific Art by Birthe Leemeijer
Birthe Leemeijer (Amsterdam, 1972) does not create static artworks. Observation, listening, and allowing things to happen are important to her. ...
Historical Harbour City
In the Frisian harbour city of Harlingen lies an eighteen-meter-long sperm whale made of resin. The life-sized artwork is created by Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla. They aim to raise awareness about the consequences of globalization and industrialization through their work.