Hammering Man, Steel sculpture at Messeturm, Frankfurt, Germany
The Hammering Man reaches 21 meters in height and features a mechanized arm that continuously moves up and down in a steady hammering motion throughout the day.
This steel sculpture was installed in 1990 near the Messeturm building, marking the first installation of Borofsky's series of industrial worker representations across global cities.
The figure represents the universal worker, connecting mental and physical labor through its continuous mechanical movement that mirrors human manufacturing and industrial processes.
The sculpture stands at coordinates 50.1126776, 8.6526339, near the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds, with full wheelchair access to view the mechanical performance.
The Frankfurt Hammering Man functions as part of a worldwide network of similar sculptures that hammer simultaneously in cities like Seoul, Seattle, and Basel.
Location: Frankfurt
Inception: 1990
Creator: Jonathan Borofsky
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: steel
Website: https://elvebreddenkunstpark.no/Artwork?slug=Hammeringman#kunstverket
GPS coordinates: 37.56996,126.97238
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:30
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