Erich Hauser’s Stahl 5/81 greets us with sharp angles and polished curves. It’s a dance of steel, isn’t it? This sculpture, completed in 1981, originally stood proudly in front of the Sprengel Museum. It became a familiar friend to museum visitors, a silent sentinel guarding the gateway to art. The Stahl 5/81 is more than just metal. It’s a testament to Hauser’s mastery, his ability to transform cold, hard steel into a dynamic, expressive form. For over two decades, it graced the museum’s entrance. Then, in a momentous move in 2015, the Stahl 5/81 embarked on a new chapter. It was carefully dismantled, a one-ton giant undergoing a meticulous cleaning. It then reappeared, gleaming and revitalized, near the NDR building on Am Emmerberge. Now, it stands against a backdrop of greenery, visible from the Maschsee promenade and the Sprengel Museum’s Loggia. It’s a testament to the enduring power of art, how it can find new life and meaning in different spaces. The Stahl 5/81 continues to inspire, a metallic masterpiece that invites us to reflect on the interplay of form, space, and light.
Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage
Whispers of faith echo within these walls of the Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage in Hanover. This