| NATO Star | |
|---|---|
| French: La Rose des Vents | |
 Location outside NATO's previous headquarters | |
| Artist | Raymond Huyberechts |
| Year | 1971 |
| Medium | Factory-oxidised steel |
| Dimensions | 700 cm × 700 cm (280 in × 280 in) |
| Location | NATO headquarters, City of Brussels, Belgium |
| 50°52′43.8″N 4°25′34″E / 50.878833°N 4.42611°E | |
| Owner | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
The NATO Star is a sculpture situated in the court of honor of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Unveiled in 1971, the sculpture symbolises the bond between Europe and North America, and is inspired by the organization's flag, which was introduced in 1953.[1]
Design
Compass rose depicted in the NATO flag
History
Creation
2016 relocation
Present location
As part of the move to NATO's new headquarters, the star moved across Boulevard Leopold III to its new home on Saturday 28 May 2016.[1] The star is surrounded by the flags of the NATO member countries.[2]
See also
References
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- 1 2 "NATO's star sculpture is moving to the alliance's new home". Associated Press News. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ↑ "NATO star moves to new HQ" (Press release). NATO. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
External links
- The NATO Star Sculpture, NATO official website
- NATO's Mystery Sculpture, Espionart
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