Public art in Liège

Liège's urban landscape is defined by an extensive collection of public art, ranging from 17th-century fountains to contemporary installations. This selection highlights the city's artistic evolution, featuring the iconic folklore figure Tchantchès, the student-revered "Li Tore" by Léon Mignon, and numerous modern sculptures from the Open-Air Museum of the University of Liège at Sart Tilman. These works reflect the city's industrial heritage, intellectual history, and its ongoing commitment to integrating art into the public sphere.

Liège's Public Art — Map

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Fontaine de la Vierge

A 17th-century fountain featuring a bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, created by sculptor Jean Del Cour in 1696. It stands in the Vinâve d'Île pedestrian district.

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Tchantchès

A monument dedicated to the legendary puppet character and folk hero of Liège, located in the Outremeuse district. It represents the rebellious and jovial spirit of the local population.

André Dumont / Public domain

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André Dumont

André Hubert Dumont was a Belgian geologist.

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Le Plongeur

A modern sculpture by Idel Ianchelevici, originally created for the 1939 International Water Exhibition. It depicts a diver and stands near the Port of Yachts.

Min's / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Li Tore

Formally known as Le Dompteur de taureau, this 1881 bronze sculpture by Léon Mignon is a symbol of student life in Liège, depicting a tamer with a powerful bull.

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Portique d’Agrigente

A contemporary architectural sculpture located in the Parc de la Boverie, reflecting abstract geometric forms.

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Cerveau électronique

A 1960s kinetic sculpture by Nicolas Schöffer located near the Palais des Congrès. It is a significant example of cybernetic art in public space.

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Nord-Sud-Est-Ouest 1994

Sculpture by Pierre Culot at the Sart Tilman University campus. It uses massive stone blocks to mark the four cardinal directions.

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Relâche Sans date

A minimalist sculpture at the University of Liège's Sart Tilman campus, contributing to the site's extensive open-air art collection.

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Siestes dur les hauteurs de Liège 1996

Part of a series of sculptures by Clementine de Biéreau at Sart Tilman, designed to harmonize with the natural wooded landscape of the university plateau.

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Boogie-Woogie 1998

A geometric sculpture by Pierre-Louis Flouquet located within the Sart Tilman Open-Air Museum.

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Groupe 1981 1981

A collective sculptural installation at Sart Tilman that explores the relationship between abstract forms and the surrounding environment.

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Siestes sur les hauteurs de Liège 1996

An additional work from Clementine de Biéreau's series at Sart Tilman, emphasizing the tranquility of the university's outdoor spaces.

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Flèche 2007

A contemporary vertical sculpture integrated into the architectural complex of the University of Liège at Sart Tilman.

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La Vierge Folle (dite aussi La joie de vivre ou La danseuse folle) 1912

A bronze sculpture by Rik Wouters, inspired by dancer Isadora Duncan. It is renowned for its dynamic sense of movement and expression of joy.

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Icare Sans date

A modern interpretation of the mythological figure Icarus, located within the Sart Tilman Open-Air Museum.

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Dendroscopes et colonnes 2003

An installation by Daniel Dutrieux at Sart Tilman that interacts with the surrounding trees and landscape through vertical columns.

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Les coquelicots solaires dansants et papillons 2014

A colorful contemporary installation at the university campus featuring stylized flora and solar-powered elements.

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oeuf de dragon

A whimsical sculpture located on the Sart Tilman campus, part of the University of Liège's diverse outdoor art collection.

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Liaison I (Droit et justice pour l'humanité) 1982

A symbolic sculpture representing justice and humanity, located near the university's law faculty at Sart Tilman.

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Composition monumentale 1977

A large-scale abstract work by George Grard found at the University of Liège campus in Sart Tilman.

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Chemin de traverse 2002

An environmental art piece integrated into the walking paths of the Sart Tilman forest, encouraging exploration of the landscape.

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Les Coureurs

A dynamic sculpture depicting athletes in motion, located at a major transit entrance to the city.

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Les Coureurs

Part of a twin sculpture set representing runners, marking the entrance to Liège's sports-oriented zones near the Meuse.

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La Vierge Delarge

A religious statue and local landmark in the Jupille-sur-Meuse area, overlooking the river valley.

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