Man walking to the sky

The steel and fiberglass structure rises 25 meters at a 63-degree angle, featuring a figure in purple shirt and yellow pants walking upward.

American sculptor Jonathan Borofsky created this work for Documenta 9 in 1992, which was later purchased by the city through public donations.

Known as Himmelsstürmer by local residents, the sculpture stands as a representation of progress and advancement for the Kassel community.

The sculpture maintains a permanent position in front of the Kulturbahnhof station, accessible to visitors arriving by train or other transportation methods.

A similar sculpture with a female figure, titled Woman Walking to the Sky, stands in Strasbourg, forming an international connection through art.

Location: Kassel

Inception: 1992

Creator: Jonathan Borofsky

Elevation above the sea: 183 m

GPS coordinates: 51.31800,9.49058

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:34