‘The Bird of Peace’ sculpture by Mirza Moric at The Hague City Hall
As of 10 June 2025, The Bird of Peace, a sculpture by Bosnian-born artist Mirza Moric, is on display by the main entrance of The Hague City Hall.
The artwork was brought to The Hague on the initiative of the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Mr Almir Šahović.
The sculpture will remain at City Hall until 21 September 2025, International Day of Peace. Its installation is part of the broader Road to Summit programme in the lead-up to the NATO Summit in The Hague.
Bird of Peace honours the victims of war
This ‘Bird of Peace’, created in early 2022, is dedicated to victims of war around the world. The artist chose white granite from Sidobre in the Tarn region of France for the sculpture—a highly resistant material that symbolises the resilience of humanity in the face of adversity. On the wings of the bird, faces of women, children and philosophers are carved, representing both suffering and wisdom. The bird is shown sitting on its nest, prepared to take flight. It is meant as a messenger of peace and an expression of collective hope. The artist sees the sculpture as a lasting visual reminder of the essential role peace plays in safeguarding human dignity.
The official unveiling of the sculpture will take place on Thursday 19 June, in the presence of the Mayor of The Hague, and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
