Marieke is a 1988 statue in Bruges, Belgium, designed by . It is a homage to Jacques Brel's famous song Marieke.[1] [2] [3]
The statue was built at the request of journalist and Brel fan, Johan Anthierens. It was revealed on 23 July 1988 by mayor .[1] [2] [3]
On 1 February 2012, the statue was clothed with knitted sleeves by anonymous pranksters.[4]
The statue is located at the in Bruges. It depicts a young woman, Marieke, who lived "between the towers of Bruges and Ghent" according to Brel's song of the same name.[1] [2]