Bündel-Stele 1 Sculpture

Initially met with disapproval the B\u00fcndel-Stele 1 sculpture now stands proudly. It’s a two-meter long almost two-ton bronze figure. This reclining figure was installed in 1961. It sits on the old synagogue plaza. Freiburgers initially weren’t thrilled. They voiced their displeasure in many letters to the Badische Zeitung. The state acquired the sculpture. It was intended as art in architecture for the university’s new college building. One affectionate nickname was the Emmental Venus. The B\u00fcndel-Stele 1’s international fame is noteworthy. It’s been exhibited by the Henry Moore Foundation. Twice it journeyed to Perry Green in England. That’s where the artist once lived. For each trip across the English Channel the sculpture is insured for 1.5 million euros. This is a significant increase from its original purchase price of 30000 Deutschmarks. The B\u00fcndel-Stele 1 sculpture’s journey from initial rejection to international recognition is quite remarkable. This piece of public art has a story to tell a testament to the changing tastes and appreciation of art. This bronze figure continues to intrigue and inspire those who encounter it. The B\u00fcndel-Stele 1 is a conversation starter a symbol of Freiburg’s artistic evolution. It stands as a reminder of how opinions on art can change over time. The B\u00fcndel-Stele 1 sculpture is more than just a bronze figure. It’s a piece of Freiburg’s history.