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Top Places To Find Free Public Art in Zurich Switzerland
KiöR – Kunst im öffentlichen Raum
So where are the top places to find free public art in Zurich Switzerland? Well much of it is right in the centre of the city and you will find a wealth of beautiful free art to view. In German the term for art in public spaces is “KiöR” – Kunst im öffentlichen Raum.
Zurich as a Public Museum
Max Bill Pavillon Skulptur Zurich
The giant Max Bill pavillion sculpture is just off Bahnhofstrasse next to the large UBS building. Not only is it striking to look at but it offers a place for locals, tourists and office workers alike, to sit down, enjoy a coffee or their lunch break and view this grand sculpture.
Max Bill Pavillon Skulptur Zurich
Giacometti Frescoes – Blüemlihalle Zurich
The Giacometti Frescos are in the Blüemlihalle in Zurich at the Police Station. So although they are located in a public place, they are not outside and open all the time like many other pieces of art.
You can read all about the Giacometti Frescoes here.
Heureka – The Tinguely Sculpture China Gardens Zurich
Heureka – the sculpture in China Gardens Zurich was originally created by artist Jean Tinguely for the Swiss National Exhibition in Lausanne. However, in 1967 it was positioned at Zürichhorn near the lake in Zurich and has been their ever since, This large kinetic sculpture was Tinguely’s first public work. It is created from a mix of iron bars, steel wheels, metal pipes, wooden wheels as well as various electric motors.
Ganymede at Bürkliplatz Near Lake Zurich
Another famous piece of Zurich public art is the Ganymede sculpture at Bürkliplatz Near Lake Zurich. Ganymede is an eye-catching sculpture which was finished in 1887
Niki de St Phalle Angel at Zurich Main Station
Niki de St Phalle Angel at Zurich Main Station
The Niki de St Phalle Angel at Zurich Main Station is probably one of the most famous pieces of public art in Zurich. Greeting travellers to Zurich and protecting them under her wing, this hanging sculpture is a much loved part of Zurich.
Placing public art in strategic position all over the city is a way for the people of Zurich, as well as visitors and tourists, to enjoy art, anytime of day, seven days a week for free.
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