Flying Pins, Public sculpture at Kennedy Avenue, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The sculpture displays ten bowling pins and a massive bowling ball arranged in motion across a 20-meter space near Eindhoven Central Station.
Artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen created this steel and fiberglass installation in 2000 as part of the Sleutelwerken public art collection.
The yellow color selection for the pins reflects the daffodils that grow along Kennedy Avenue during spring, connecting the artwork to local nature.
The sculpture stands 7.5 meters tall and remains visible day and night, offering free viewing opportunities for pedestrians and motorists.
Local businesses contributed 1.1 million euros to fund this permanent installation, demonstrating the community support for public art in Eindhoven.
Location: Eindhoven
Inception: 2000
Creator: Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen
Height: 7.5 m
Width: 20 m
Made from material: steel, fiberglass, epoxy resins, gelcoat, enamel paint
Part of: Sleutelwerken
GPS coordinates: 51.44528,5.48061
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:09
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