Sphaera, Modern sculpture at Kapitelplatz, Salzburg, Austria
A bronze figure wearing black pants and white shirt stands atop a giant golden sphere, reaching nine meters in total height at Kapitelplatz.
German sculptor Stephan Balkenhol created this two-part installation in 2007, featuring both the sphere figure and a female counterpart in Toscanini Court.
The sculpture incorporates themes of human existence through its neutral-faced figure, connecting modern artistic expression with Salzburg's historical architecture.
Located in the heart of Salzburg's old town, the sculpture stands on a wrought-iron frame supporting a five-meter-diameter sphere made of glass-fiber reinforced plastic.
The golden sphere weighs two tons, while the bronze figure above weighs 300 kilograms, creating a monumental presence in the public square.
Location: Salzburg
Inception: 2007
Creator: Stephan Balkenhol
GPS coordinates: 47.79744,13.04268
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:21
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