The report for theft remains ‘normal’. Vaart in Assen offered to withdraw it if the statue was returned to Assen before Christmas. That opportunity has already passed. “And we think it is important that insurance matters and the like are arranged.” Furthermore, Westervaarder thinks it is a “shame” that Assen had to be deprived of … Read more
The meter-high statue of Vincent van Gogh that disappeared from Assen is justified. The artwork has surfaced in Vledder. New Year’s Eve association De Oliebol is behind the theft. The statue was located at the Kop van de Vaart in Assen as part of the Vincent van Gogh exhibition that runs until January 7. On … Read more
New Year’s Eve association Tied Zat from Zorgvlied also has memorable thefts on its record. For example, in 2007 they hijacked a monument in Putten, Gelderland. A boulder with an anchored ring is located there and is known as the center of gravity of the Netherlands. The stone is located in such a precise spot … Read more