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Inverted Collar and Tie, Monumental sculpture in Westend district, Frankfurt, Germany

The sculpture depicts an upside-down shirt collar with a necktie spreading its ends upward in an elevated position against the sky.

Created in California during 1993, the structure was installed in 1994 following a commission from DG Bank for their corporate headquarters.

The sculpture represents a statement about corporate dress codes through its interpretation of business attire in the financial district.

Located at the intersection of Westendstrasse 1 and Mainzer Landstrasse, the structure measures 11.9 meters high and weighs 7.5 tons.

The exterior construction combines polymer concrete, steel, fiberglass plastic, gelcoat, and polyester materials to form its distinctive shape.

Location: Frankfurt

Inception: 1994

Creator: Claes Oldenburg, Coosje van Bruggen

Made from material: steel, polymer concrete, fibre-reinforced plastic, gelcoat, polyester

GPS coordinates: 50.11055,8.66274

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:02

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