The NATO Star is a sculpture situated in the court of honor of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
| 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 sculpture was unveiled in 1971. It symbolises the bond between Europe and North America, and is inspired by the alliance's flag, which was introduced in 1953.[1]
At NATO's old headquarters, the star was surrounded by the flags of the NATO member countries.[2] When NATO moved to its new headquarters, the star moved across Boulevard Leopold III to its new home on Saturday 28 May 2016.[1]
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Compass rose depicted in the NATO flag -
NATO Star sculpture at the NATO headquarters -
Present location
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b "NATO's star sculpture is moving to the alliance's new home". Associated Press News. 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "NATO star moves to new HQ" (Press release). NATO. 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
External links
edit- The NATO Star Sculpture, NATO official website
- NATO's Mystery Sculpture, Espionart