Op Zoek Naar Utopia

The 3-meter-high and 7-meter-long bronze sculpture depicts a figure mounted on a giant turtle, positioned near the Belgian coastline

Created in 2003 by Belgian artist Jan Fabre, the sculpture became an integral component of the Beaufort Sculpture Park on the Belgian coast

The turtle carrying a rider represents a journey toward an imagined perfect world, connecting viewers with universal themes of exploration and progress

The sculpture is currently undergoing restoration due to environmental damage from sea winds, sand, and rain, making it temporarily inaccessible to visitors

Nine different companies participated in the installation process of this massive bronze artwork, demonstrating the technical complexity of its creation

Location: Nieuwpoort

Inception: 2003

Creator: Jan Fabre

Height: 3 m

Length: 7 m

Made from material: bronze

Part of: Beaufort Sculpture Park

GPS coordinates: 51.14906,2.71486

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42