Untitled, Constructivist sculpture in Rotterdam, Netherlands
This steel, metal, and marble composition rises approximately 25 meters and stands near the Bijenkorf department store as a geometric construction. The structure incorporates open forms and negative spaces to create an abstract spatial arrangement.
Russian artist Naum Gabo created this work in 1954 while exploring constructivist ideas about space and form. The sculpture marked a turning point in the city's public art practice during the postwar period.
The work exemplifies constructivist principles and shows how modern sculpture transformed public spaces in the city. Its geometric forms and use of industrial materials reflect how artists reshaped urban environments during the mid-20th century.
The work is easily accessible in a busy area of the city where you can view it from multiple angles. The surrounding space allows you to observe the sculpture from both distance and close range.
The negative spaces within the structure shift in visual appearance depending on your viewing angle. This changing perception was intentional in Gabo's exploration of how sculptures could express movement and time.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1957
Creator: Naum Gabo
Made from material: steel, metal, marble
Part of: Bijenkorf with sculpture, Sleutelwerken
Address: Beursplein 33, 3011 AA Rotterdam, Nederland
GPS coordinates: 51.92032,4.47945
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48
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