Verbindende Hände, Bronze monument in Gurk, Austria
The Verbindende Hände consists of eight bronze-cast pairs of hands joined in handshakes, positioned between marble elements on a natural stone base.
Robert Paulitsch commissioned this memorial in 2009 after Jörg Haider's death in 2008, with construction costs reaching approximately 50,000 euros.
The monument represents connected hands crafted by Kazakh artist Waldemar Schröder at the Strassacker foundry in Stuttgart, while stonemason Gunter Höher created the marble elements.
The memorial stands near the Gurk Cathedral along the Gurktal cycling path, offering visitors an opportunity to examine the detailed bronze craftsmanship.
The installation faced opposition from various officials, including the Bishop of Gurk Diocese, leading to debates about its placement and maintenance responsibilities.
GPS coordinates: 46.87490,14.29200
Latest update: March 18, 2025 19:39
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