Statements (95)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:World's_Fair
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:André_Waterkeyn
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| gptkbp:architectural_style |
gptkb:Modernism
gptkb:Modernist |
| gptkbp:art_installations |
Featured contemporary art
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| gptkbp:attendance |
Over 42 million visitors
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| gptkbp:attendees |
14 million
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
Celebrated human achievement.
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| gptkbp:closing_attendance |
More than 41 million visitors
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| gptkbp:closing_ceremony |
October 19, 1958
September 19, 1958 |
| gptkbp:collectibility |
gptkb:Expo_58_coins
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| gptkbp:commemorative_items |
Stamps and postcards
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
Concerts and performances
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| gptkbp:cultural_exchange |
Promoted international cooperation
Promoted global cultural exchange |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Celebrated global cultural diversity.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Left a lasting cultural legacy
Showcased post-war optimism Influenced art and design. |
| gptkbp:cultural_programs |
Concerts and performances
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Showcased post-war recovery
Promoted peace and understanding. |
| gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1958
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Boosted local economy
Stimulated local economy |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Workshops and seminars
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| gptkbp:event_highlights |
Showcased innovations in transportation.
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| gptkbp:events |
Influenced urban planning in Brussels
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| gptkbp:exhibition |
Showcased contemporary art.
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| gptkbp:exhibition_duration |
6 months
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| gptkbp:exhibition_theme |
Technological advancements
Technological progress |
| gptkbp:exhibition_venue |
200 hectares
2 million square feet |
| gptkbp:exhibitor |
More than 80 countries
42 countries |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
Art and culture from participating countries
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| gptkbp:future_expos_influence |
Set standards for future expos.
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| gptkbp:future_expos_inspiration |
Set a precedent for future Expos
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| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
gptkb:Brussels_Metro
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War.
First major international event after WWII |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Inspiration for future expos and fairs
Remains a reference point for cultural events. |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of European recovery
Marked a new era in international exhibitions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Expo 58
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| gptkbp:iconic_structure |
gptkb:Atomium
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| gptkbp:innovation |
Highlighted advancements in technology.
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired urban planning in Brussels
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| gptkbp:international_relations |
Strengthened diplomatic ties.
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future expos
Influenced future Expos |
| gptkbp:legacy_in_architecture |
Influenced modern architecture trends
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| gptkbp:legacy_structure |
Atomium remains a landmark
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Brussels,_Belgium
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| gptkbp:mascot |
gptkb:The_Atomium
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive international media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:International_Conference_on_the_Peaceful_Uses_of_Atomic_Energy
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| gptkbp:notable_exhibition |
Space exploration exhibits
Transportation innovations Nuclear energy exhibits Cultural artifacts from around the world Cultural displays from various nations |
| gptkbp:notable_speakers |
Prominent figures in science and culture.
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| gptkbp:notable_technology |
Television broadcasts of the event
Space-age design elements |
| gptkbp:notable_visitor |
gptkb:Charles_de_Gaulle_Sr.
gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II gptkb:Dwight_D._Eisenhower Notable figures attended |
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
April 17, 1958
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| gptkbp:participating_nations |
Countries from all continents
Countries from all continents participated. |
| gptkbp:pavilion |
gptkb:United_States_Pavilion
gptkb:Belgium_Pavilion gptkb:Soviet_Pavilion gptkb:Atomium |
| gptkbp:pavilion_design |
Innovative and futuristic designs
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| gptkbp:post_event_analysis |
Evaluated for future Expos
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
Positive public reception.
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major world's fair after World War II
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| gptkbp:slogan |
A World View -A New Humanism
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| gptkbp:sponsored_by |
gptkb:Bureau_International_des_Expositions
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Promoted sustainable development ideas
Introduced eco-friendly practices |
| gptkbp:theme |
A World View -A New Humanism
A World View -A World of Progress |
| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
Boosted tourism in Belgium
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Brussels Metro expansion
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| gptkbp:urban_development |
Catalyzed urban development in Brussels.
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| gptkbp:visitors |
Interactive exhibits
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Atomium
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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