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Enigmatic and imposing, the Brückenchlag Sculpture dominates the space before you. It arrived here in Bockenheimer Landstraße in the summer of 2001. The Brückenchlag Sculpture isn’t just a static piece of art. It’s a dynamic interplay of bronze and space, crafted by the skilled hands of Volker Bartsch. The Brückenchlag Sculpture took five months to create, a testament to the intricate work involved. This massive bronze sculpture stretches 5 meters by 6 meters by 7.50 meters. It weighs a staggering 9.8 tons. Imagine the effort required to install this behemoth in front of the BHF-Bank. Look closely at the prominent, almost scar-like, welds. Approximately 60,000 meters of bronze wire were used to create these distinctive features. That’s enough wire to circle the Earth one and a half times. Bartsch’s Brückenchlag Sculpture isn’t just about size and weight. The artist intended to create a work that opens up various spaces and passages for the viewer. The sculpture’s interconnected volumes offer a multifaceted experience. You can walk around it, peer through its openings, and discover new perspectives with every glance. The warm patina of the bronze adds to its allure, drawing you in to explore its complex form. The Brückenchlag Sculpture embodies a period in Bartsch’s career where he intensely explored the concept of space. Not just in sculpture, but also in his paintings and graphic works. This sculpture stands as a powerful expression of that exploration.

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