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Manneken Pis Dressed in 1,190 Outfits Over 12 Years

3/6/2026

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  • Nicolas Edelman has dressed the Manneken Pis, the Brussels bronze fountain, for 12 years.
  • The Manneken Pis represents a boy who never ages and attracts millions of tourists.
  • Edelman curates over 1,190 outfits, adds 20–30 new costumes each year, and recorded 213 changes in 2025, with the TEFAF art fair held March 14–19.