Hidden beneath the bustling Bockenheimer Warte plaza lies a unique sculpture. It’s an unexpected artistic gem within the U-Bahn-Station Bockenheimer Warte. This sculpture isn’t just art for art’s sake. It plays a functional role within the station’s architecture. The U-Bahn-Station Bockenheimer Warte Sculpture, commissioned by the city of Frankfurt, was installed in 1985. The artist, Richard Heß, drew inspiration from ancient architectural elements. He looked at the way capitals have supported columns since antiquity. Heß then created a bronze “pillow” sculpture for the station. This pillow, measuring 2.20 x 0.60 x 0.59 meters, seems to cushion the weight of the ceiling above. It sits atop a block of syenite from the Fichtelgebirge mountains. The bronze casting was done by the renowned Hermann Noack foundry in Berlin. Heß himself meticulously hand-chiseled the bronze pillar. This ensured the sculpture’s delicate texture was preserved. The U-Bahn-Station Bockenheimer Warte Sculpture is more than just a support. It bridges the gap between function and art within the station. It invites contemplation amidst the daily commute.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to