Running man with a violin case, Metal sculpture in Tweede Marnixplantsoen, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The blue-painted metal statue depicts a figure without a head, holding a violin case and appears to be lifting his hat in greeting.
The Running Man with a Violin Case emerged mysteriously in 1982, marking the beginning of anonymous art installations throughout Amsterdam's public spaces.
This metal sculpture represents the daily life of musicians in Amsterdam, showing a figure rushing toward the Bloemgracht tram stop with an instrument case.
Located at the intersection of Marnixstraat and Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat, the statue stands near multiple tram connections and the Jordaan district.
The statue disappeared for several years after its initial placement and returned with a complete blue coating, adding to its mysterious background.
GPS coordinates: 52.37421,4.87610
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:18
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