Did a giant toy horse just wink at me? Here at the headquarters of Finanz Informatik, the Morse by Horse sculpture dominates the entrance. This isn’t your typical equestrian statue. The six-meter-tall horse stands riderless, a playful nod to a child’s push-toy. Morse by Horse was created by the artist duo Dellbrügge & de Moll in 2004/2005 and installed here in 2006. It’s more than just a whimsical oversized toy. It’s a quirky symbol of data transfer and communication. Accompanying the horse are two towering signal lamps. Reaching almost ten meters high, one lamp stands in the entrance foyer, the other on the plaza outside. They blink back and forth, conversing in Morse code. The lamps aren’t just sending random signals. They are telling each other jokes. The artists chose a toy horse to emphasize the playful, creative aspect of communication. The Morse code itself, developed by Samuel Morse in the mid-19th century, is openly displayed at the base of the lamps. Anyone can learn the code and decipher the light-hearted banter. This playful installation at Morse by Horse is a reminder that even in the complex world of finance and data transfer, there’s always room for a little humor. It celebrates the ingenuity and creativity behind technological advancements, highlighting a curious historical anecdote. During the construction of Australia’s first telegraph line, horses carried messages across difficult terrain, bridging the gap between unconnected cables. “Morse by horse” was the newspaper headline, capturing the temporary fusion of old and new technologies. So next time you pass by, see if you can catch the punchline.
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