The Whirling Ear, Public sculpture at Mont des Arts, Brussels, Belgium
The Whirling Ear features sheet metal painted in black and stands 6.3 meters high with a motor enabling rotational movement.
Alexander Calder created this sculpture for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, positioning it between the United States and Soviet Union pavilions.
The sculpture represents the mid-20th century integration of modern art into urban spaces and the evolution of public art in European cities.
Located at the coordinates 50.8431317, 4.3581124, visitors can find the sculpture at Coudenberg's intersection with rue Montagne de la Cour.
After spending three decades in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts basement, the sculpture returned to public display in June 2000.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1958
Creator: Alexander Calder
Address: Coudenberg 3, 1000 Bruxelles 1000
GPS coordinates: 50.84313,4.35811
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:46
Mont des Arts - Kunstberg
125 m
Musée Magritte Museum
93 m
Palace of Fine Arts
134 m
Royal Library of Belgium
97 m
Palace of Coudenberg
119 m
Musical Instruments Museum
67 m
Old England
60 m
Palace of Charles of Lorraine
81 m
Cinematek
179 m
Equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon
134 m
Royal Chapel
49 m
Hôtel Ravenstein
86 m
Hôtel du Lotto
94 m
KBR Museum
129 m
Hôtel de Ligne
147 m
Charles of Lorraine
41 m
Chapelle de Nassau
111 m
Hôtel de Grimbergen
135 m
Hôtel des Brasseurs
134 m
Hôtel de Spangen
95 m
Garden of the Mont des Arts
118 m
Portiques de la place Royale de Bruxelles
109 m
La Pharmacie Anglaise
35 m
Portieken en gebouwen op het Koningsplein
152 m
Jewish Steps
77 m
Leopold II & Maria Theresia of Austria
94 m
Vestiges de l'ancien Palais ducal du Coudenberg
54 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes