Walking Man, Colossal statue in Schwabing district, Munich, Germany
The Walking Man is a 17-meter-tall steel sculpture made of white pipes that depicts a striding figure standing on Leopoldstrasse in Schwabing. The figure resembles a person in motion, with legs tall enough to walk beneath and view from multiple angles.
The sculpture was created in 1995 by American artist Jonathan Borofsky and commissioned by the Munich Re insurance company. The work was part of an art program intended to strengthen the connection between the corporation and the urban space.
The figure embodies the rhythm of modern city life through its clear, powerful design and is seen daily by passersby as part of the urban landscape. It shapes the character of the area by standing in a place where many people pass through.
The statue stands in Schwabing on Leopoldstrasse and can be viewed from different vantage points, making it especially interesting while walking. It is best to visit during daytime to fully experience how light plays across the steel pipes.
The 15-tonne structure changes its appearance depending on the time of day and sun position, as the white pipes reflect light differently. Many visitors only notice upon closer inspection that the figure is made from simple geometric shapes that together create a sense of lively motion.
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