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Roundabout art series: Many do not see that Abri and Peperbus are works of art

Roundabout art series: Many do not see that Abri and Peperbus are works of art

Since 1997, Frank Halmans' functional artwork 'Abri en Peperbus' has been located at the Van Limburg Stirumplein in Amsterdam. While many residents overlook its artistic nature, the piece serves as a tram shelter and electrical distribution point that also references the neighborhood's revolutionary history.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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