New floating force: Willem van Tijen

10-07-2025

It floats in a ditch at the edge of Marnixpark in Vlaardingen's Westwijk district: the new floating sculpture of Willem van Tijen, the "architect of Westwijk." Designed by Kokon and featuring a spoken narration by Reinder, Van Tijen's son, the floating artwork was unveiled on Wednesday, April 16th, in the presence of the architect's family.

With thanks to the Art, Culture and Heritage department of the municipality of Vlaardingen