Brave Beasts

Royal Dutch Army Museum, Delft (NL), 2008

Stubby the dog saved his regiment from a poison gas attack. Throughout human history, animals have played a role in the military.

Family appeal

With its exhibition spotlighting the role played by animals in the military, the Royal Dutch Army Museum sought to appeal to families in particular. Visitors can marvel at animals ranging from life-saving elephants to heroic rats, feel for them, and consider the ethical questions around their use in the army.

“Where human capabilities end, animals, with their senses, strength and speed, provide solutions.”

Bas van Dijk, Reformatorisch Dagblad — 18 July 2008

Credits

Client
Royal Dutch Army Museum

Content Design
Studio Louter

Spatial Design
Todd van Hulzen Design

Graphic Design
Merktuig

Interactive Media Production
Studio Louter

Film Production
Lemonade

Audio Production
Marcel Warnas

Light Design
Tinus Holthuis

Construction
Victor van der Meiden
Kees Bierma
Maarten Piersma