Kunstwerke im öffentlichen Raum in Hilden, Public art collection in Hilden, Germany
Public art in Hilden is a collection of more than 25 sculptures, fountains, wall paintings, and installations spread throughout the city's streets, parks, and squares. Each piece decorates its location and contributes to the town's visual character.
The oldest known artwork dates to 1911, when Arnold Künne created a sculpture for the Wilhelm Fabry Museum. The collection grew over decades as the city added more pieces to its public spaces.
The Pinning Fountain on Heiligenstrasse represents human temperaments through artistic forms created by Hans Peter Feddersen. It shows how artists in this town chose to express feelings and character traits in public space.
A digital cultural map of the city shows the location of each artwork and details about its creator. This map helps you plan a walk from piece to piece and learn about them as you go.
The Globe Fountain called 'Our Small Planet' by Bernd Altenstein shows humanity gathered together on a symbolic earth. This piece expresses a sense of connection and shared home in a way that touches many visitors.
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