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Red Penguins Art Installation, Breskens Marina

Red Penguins Art Installation, Breskens Marina

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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

June 2, 2023

Since 2010, in the fishing village of Breskens, there has been a 14-metre-high scaffolding consisting of cross-mounted wooden beams on which twelve enormous red penguins silently look out over the local marina.

The artwork was created by Belgian artist William Sweetlove. The paling stands for structures that sometimes cannot resist the force of nature. The Maritime Artwork has an international appeal and leaves an unforgettable impression on visitors to Breskens.

In developing this artwork, the artist took Breskens' strong bond with the sea as a starting point. The penguin is a wild and mystical sea animal which symbolizes an untouched and protected nature. He is intelligent, knows how to adapt to the environment and lives in harmony with nature. Red is the signal color that encourages thinking about what needs to be done at the moment and warns of the consequences of climate change, among other things.

Source: zeeland.com/nl-nl/visit/663_nl/rode-pingu-c3-afns-2c-jachthaven-breskens

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Isi-Sicilia

May 30, 2024

Why are the penguins red?

Red is the signal color that makes people think and is therefore intended to warn about the consequences of climate change.

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Walter M.

June 13, 2024

yes you can take a look

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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

Red Penguins Art Installation, Breskens Marina

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