Autumn colours and the Euromast

Rotterdam has gained a number of icons since 1960, when the Euromast was built to a design by architect Huig Maaskant. But back then, in the 1960s, the mast stood at a lonely height. Literally too, because for several years the Euromast was the tallest building in the city.

After the construction of the medical faculty, a stone's throw away, the tower lost that number one position. But no problem: a piece was simply put on top: the spacetower, also known as the euroscope.

Nowadays, even that extension is no longer sufficient, as the Zalmhaven Tower, for instance, is already about 30 metres higher. And with several even higher towers in the pipeline, height is definitely getting out of reach as a "unique selling point".

But as an urban icon, the Euromast is still popular, both with Rotterdammers and tourists. And the view is still magnificent.

We see the mast here on a beautiful autumn day. The golden yellow foliage of a tree in the Park curls around the Crow's Nest, at least to the eye. A friendly cloud and a plane stripe add some character to the otherwise sleek blue sky.

Created by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration.

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My work can be found in the border regions of photography, painting and computer visuals. With my company 3Develop I do work in commission but I use the same techniques, skills and software to make free work.

World maps and reliefs made from unique materials, vintage postcards, and futuristic space art, graphic interpretations and painterly edits, artist impressions, and abstract geometric art. But also more "traditional" photography of cities and landscapes, plants, and textures.

Originally trained as an architect and living in Rotterdam, I draw significant inspiration from the architecture and history of Roffa/Rotjeknor/Bokitodonk. Additionally, travels to places like Iceland and Great Britain, as well as walks in the Netherlands, provide ample material for my work.

All the pieces in my webshop are carefully selected for their suitability as wall art. The possibilities with the professionals at Werk aan de Muur are nearly endless: from canvas and photo prints to aluminum and acrylic glass. Square or round, framed or unframed. From an A4-sized print to wall-covering wallpaper. The perfect wall art for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or even balcony and garden!

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