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The Waterwolf and the Aquanaut (Waalkade Nijmegen)

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The Waterwolf and the Aquanaut (Waalkade Nijmegen)

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The Waterwolf and the Aquanaut (Waalkade Nijmegen)

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    Location: Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

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    February 19, 2021

    According to the duo, the wolf refers to the Roman origins of Nijmegen. This is visible through the laurel wreath around his neck. At the same time, the wolf represents nature and the water in the city, such as the Ooijpolder and the island of Veur-Lent. The child with the flippers and the open diving visor symbolizes the bond with the water, just like the name of the artwork De Waterwolf. "It takes bites out of the land, water is always dangerous."

    Although there are also happier elements to the artwork. For example, all toy elements can be seen in and around the image. An example of this are the wolf's legs. These are attached to the torso with pins, making it look like a toy doll.

    (gelderlander.nl/nijmegen/metershoge-waterwolf-waakt-over-vernieuwde-waalkade~a4060574/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fduckduckgo.com%2F)

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      June 8, 2023

      The bronze figure shows a boy in a diving costume, who leans against his playmates even when the water is high.
      The artwork was created by artist duo Paul Keizer and Albert Dedden, collectively known as Spacecowboys. It consists of 2500 kilos of bronze.
      Art in public space, two friends, the water wolf and the little diver.

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        March 17, 2021

        As the final piece of the renovation of the quay, the transfer of the image "The Waterwolf and the Aquanaut" took place. The bronze artwork of more than 3 meters high was baptized with Waal water. What else ...
        The Waterwolf is the final piece in the renovation of the Waalkade. It stands prominently on the grass. Together with his buddy the Aquanaut, he looks out over the quay and the river. It is the imagination of a wolf pup and a child. The Space Cowboys artists playfully refer to the Roman origins of the oldest city in the Netherlands with the wolf. The wolf refers to nature and conservation at the same time. Nijmegen has created a lot of new nature along the edge of the city and made it accessible.
        Source: HenkBaron.nl

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