Unplugged, Bronze fountain sculpture in Lausanne, Switzerland
Unplugged is a bronze fountain sculpture by Vincent Kohler on Esplanade du Flon in Lausanne. It depicts a band's equipment, including amplifiers, a microphone stand, and a bass drum, with water flowing over the instruments.
Vincent Kohler created the sculpture in 2017 for this square. It was designed as a fountain that connects to the area's identity.
The work reflects the neighborhood's musical life, with its nightlife and music schools. The water replaces the cables, so the instruments seem to play silently.
The fountain sits in a busy square near bars and a cinema, so it is easy to find. Approach it from the side to see how water runs over the bronze without getting wet.
The bronze has developed a blue tint from oxidation, which some compare to a marine look. The water streams act like cables, linking the instruments in a playful way.
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