The Hague Harry with Banksy

In all the restrictions around the World Forum, where the NATO summit was held, there is still something funny to enjoy. Humor with a deep thought. Because on the corner of Stadhoudersplantsoen/ Stadhouderslaan, a stone's throw from the World Forum, you can see Haagse Harry towering on a facade. Soon, no world leader will be able to ignore it: HARRY ROELS! But not just the image of Harry. Namely with a balloon. A red balloon. A balloon like Bansky's “Girl with Balloon” which symbolizes several things, including hope, dreams, innocence and human fragility.

The girl reaching for the balloon can be seen as an expression of longing for freedom and release, but also as a metaphor for loss or the transience of life.