The Caller

The Caller is a bronze sculpture depicting a standing figure wearing robes with both hands cupped around the mouth as if speaking aloud. The work stands at human scale and displays fine detail in the bronze casting, revealing the folds of fabric and muscular tension throughout the form.

German artist Gerhard Marcks created this sculpture in 1967 as a public artwork for Bremen. The work emerged during a period of significant social change and was later cast in bronze at multiple locations around the world.

The standing figure communicates through its gesture, expressing the act of calling out and being heard in public space. This visual language connects to the role of the work in marking a place where voices matter and messages travel across distance.

The sculpture is located in the Mitte district and sits in a readily accessible spot where visitors can view the bronze details from different angles. It helps to visit at different times of day, as changing light affects how the surface textures and forms appear.

The work belongs to a series of bronze casts by the same artist, with versions positioned at different locations worldwide including Berlin and Perth. The Berlin cast took on symbolic meaning in representing unity and public voice following the fall of the Wall.

Location: Mitte

Creator: Gerhard Marcks

Made from material: bronze

Part of: The Caller

GPS coordinates: 51.47196,6.99270

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05