Johnny Jordaanplein The square was named for a popular musician in the mid-1900s: Johnny Jordaan. There are bronze sculptures of Jordaan musical hall of fame.[8] A statue of Johnny Jordaan was unveiled in 1991. There are sculptures of other performers:
Tante Leen, Johnny Meyer,
Manke Nelis and Jan & Mien in the square.[9]
The Blue Violin Player In 1982 the sculpture of a human figure running with a violin case was installed in Amsterdam. The Blue Violin Player appears to be rushing toward the
Bloemgracht tram stop, while carrying a violin case.[10]
^Art and Architecture at MIT. Michigan: University of Michigan. 1982. pp. 85, 85.
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^"Johnny Jordaanplein". Lonely Planet. 2022.
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