Gaston Lagaffe Statue, Comic character statue in Place Verte, Charleroi, Belgium
Description
The Gaston Lagaffe Statue depicts the comic character at human scale standing beside his Fiat 509, gazing at a no-parking sign. Located in Place Verte, the sculpture captures the character's comedic nature through its playful scene.
History
The municipality installed this statue in September 2021, adding it to Charleroi's public art collection dedicated to Belgian comics. The work marks a moment when the city chose to honor this cultural heritage through permanent sculpture.
Culture
Gaston Lagaffe is a beloved character from Franco-Belgian comics who has entertained readers for decades with his office pranks and inventions. The statue here celebrates this figure as a tribute to the city's connection to European comic storytelling.
Practical
The sculpture sits in the central area of Charleroi on Place Verte and is easily accessible on foot. The location offers good sightlines for photographs and is near other city attractions.
Did you know?
Within one week of being placed, the statue had a car headlight removed by vandals, which police later recovered nearby. This early incident shows how noticed and talked about the sculpture became in the community.
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