Amidst the bustling campus of Delft University of Technology sits the Salami Sculpture. It’s not a giant sandwich waiting to be devoured. It’s a thought-provoking piece by artist Carel Visser. The Salami Sculpture was unveiled in 1967. It was commissioned under a policy that dedicated 1% of project costs to art. This aimed to enhance the working environment. Visser, a Delft alumnus, drew inspiration from the humble salami. He saw the sliced sausage as a long element, chopped into pieces. This resonated with the sculpture’s form. The concrete blocks appear precariously balanced, like a segmented salami. Visser felt the Salami Sculpture complemented the Aula. He perceived the Aula building as a monstrous jaw. The sculpture, in his mind, became a symbolic sword, a defense against this architectural beast. Interestingly, the Salami Sculpture has nothing to do with the “salami technique” in management. This involves implementing big changes incrementally to avoid resistance. This sculpture is purely artistic expression. Today, it serves as a gathering spot on campus, especially on those rare sunny days.
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