His name is Pieke Dassen. He passed away in 2007, but he’s still present in Maastricht City. As a puppeteer, actor, singer and painter, this all-round artist made his mark on our city’s cultural history!

This website offers a summary in Dutch, and if you walk around town, make sure to look for Pieke, because he’s out there somewhere…
(featured photo: courtesy of Pieke’s daughter Nicky Dassen)