Monument to the Five Senses, Metal sculpture at Neues Stadtmuseum, Landsberg am Lech, Germany.
The Monument to the Five Senses is a metal sculpture standing 450 centimeters tall at the Neues Stadtmuseum, combining a face-like structure with plant forms through welded metal sheets. The work displays detailed metalwork across its surface and offers different visual impressions from various viewing angles.
The work was created by artist Lubo Kristek in 1991 following a commission from the Lechstadt Hausbau company. Its placement at the museum in November 1992 marked the beginning of its role as a public installation in the city.
The sculpture invites visitors to explore how different senses interact when experiencing a large metal form, blending human features with natural elements. The way people touch and walk around it reveals how the work encourages direct physical engagement.
The sculpture is accessible during museum opening hours and can be explored from multiple viewing positions. Its metal surface invites direct touch, allowing visitors to experience the texture and craftsmanship details up close.
The work embodies Kristek's theory of holographic perception, where multiple sensory inputs combine to create complex mental images in those observing it. This conceptual foundation sets it apart from purely formal sculptural games and makes each visit a personally distinct sensory experience.
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