De Schreeuw

In Amsterdam's Oosterpark, the sculpture De Schreeuw (The Scream) commemorates the filmmaker Theo van Gogh, who was murdered in 2004. Created by Jeroen Henneman in 2007, the monument is made of heat-stained stainless steel, stands 4.5 meters (about 15 feet) tall, and shows a stylized profile. One side depicts a screaming face, while the other is shaped with a closed mouth. This double portrayal symbolizes the tension and complexity of freedom of expression, as well as the silencing of the victim's voice. The work serves as a memorial to freedom of speech and is meant to remind passersby of the tragic murder, which took place just a few steps from the park.