Elephants of Almere

Elephants of Almere is a bronze sculpture group consisting of five massive figures positioned along the A6 motorway. Each form measures around 11 meters in length and 7 meters in height, defining the visual landscape at this interchange.

Installation of the sculptures began in December 1999, though the project encountered early challenges including fire damage to two figures and storm destruction affecting the work site. Despite these setbacks, all pieces were eventually completed and established.

The artist Tom Claassen designed these elephant forms as simplified shapes without typical details like tusks, creating a direct connection between art and everyday public space. Visitors walking or driving past encounter the sculptures as part of their daily landscape.

The sculptures are easily accessible from the parking area or roadside, particularly visible from the interchange area of the motorway junction. Your viewing experience depends on whether you are driving past or stopping to observe the full dimensions of each figure.

The elephants receive an anti-graffiti protective coating, yet they still bear traces of unauthorized painting and decoration left by visitors over the years. These marks create an unintended dialogue between the original artwork and people who encounter it.

Location: Almere

Inception: 2000

Creator: Tom Claassen

Part of: Sleutelwerken

GPS coordinates: 52.38083,5.29944

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48