Outdoor sculpture seeing in Middelheim park.

in #travel8 years ago (edited)

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On the outskirts of Antwerp lies a famous open air sculpture park featuring artists like Ai Weiwei, Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Gustave Permeke, ...

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Richard Deacon, Some time

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a 30 acres park, called Middelheim, it all started in 1951 with the first Middelheim Biennale,

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around 200 works can be seen in a peacefull environment, part of the larger Nachtegaal park and botanical garden,

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i photographed some of the works i like that came to their right on this sunny day,

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Max Bill, Endless Twist

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Gustave Permeke, Marie-Lou

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Located 30 minutes from the towncenter, it also features the yearly Jazzfest,

Official site
http://www.middelheimmuseum.be/nl/man.net

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beautifull park with amazing views
with greatest artwork and longest history

I have never seen a park with all these qualities, thanks for the share! :)

These are beautiful @nin0000 Thank you for sharing.

I wish there were more exhibits like this in the world. Looking at your photos evoke emotions in me. I can imagine be there in person to witness these would be amazing.

Thanks again for sharing. Following you now.
Cheers,
buckydurddle

Thanks Buckydurddle,
cheers!