Marieke (statue)

Marieke is a 1988 statue in Bruges, Belgium, designed by Jef Claerhout [nl].

[1][2][3] The statue was built at the request of journalist and Brel fan, Johan Anthierens.

It was revealed on 23 July 1988 by mayor Frank Van Acker [nl].

[1][2][3] On 1 February 2012, the statue was clothed with knitted sleeves by anonymous pranksters.

It depicts a young woman, Marieke, who lived "between the towers of Bruges and Ghent" according to Brel's song of the same name.