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The Guardians (De Wachters) – War Memorial by Shinkichi Tajiri

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The Guardians (De Wachters) – War Memorial by Shinkichi Tajiri

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    June 9, 2023

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    The Guardians are four cast-iron war memorials in the municipality of Venlo designed by the Japanese-American sculptor Shinkichi Tajiri. Located on the Meuse Bridge between Venlo and Blerick, the statues were designed to commemorate all war victims of World War II. On May 2, 2007, the pictures of Queen Beatrix were unveiled.
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    Stunning artworks on the bridge between Venlo and Blerick.

    "The Watchers" in Venlo warn against aggression, violence, and war. They serve as symbolic guardians of the city of Venlo.

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    Location: Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

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