NATO Star
| 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.
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]
Compass rose depicted in the NATO flag
NATO Star sculpture at the NATO headquarters
Present location
See also
References
- ^ 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
- The NATO Star Sculpture, NATO official website
- NATO's Mystery Sculpture, Espionart