Man walking to the sky, Modern sculpture at Kulturbahnhof plaza, Kassel, Germany.
Man Walking to the Sky is a steel sculpture standing 25 meters tall, angled at 63 degrees as if climbing upward. The figure wears a distinctive purple shirt and yellow pants, creating a clear image of ascent and forward movement.
American artist Jonathan Borofsky created this work in 1992 for Documenta 9 in Kassel. The city later acquired it through public donations, transforming the temporary exhibition piece into a permanent landmark.
The figure in its distinctive purple shirt and yellow pants immediately catches attention and is often seen as an expression of ambition and new beginnings. The work shapes how visitors experience the plaza and brings the theme of climbing directly into view.
The sculpture is located directly in front of Kulturbahnhof station and is easily accessible to visitors arriving by train or any other transport. You can view and photograph it freely from any angle on the plaza without needing tickets or special arrangements.
A companion sculpture featuring a female figure, Woman Walking to the Sky, stands in Strasbourg and links the two cities through this artistic parallel. The repetition of the concept in two countries shows how the artist intended to express universal human aspirations across borders.
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