Windorgel Vlissingen, Wind instrument sculpture at Nolledijk, Netherlands
The Windorgel Vlissingen is an art installation made of vertical bamboo pipes arranged to create different tones as wind flows through them. The pipes are positioned with specific openings that capture and channel air into sound.
The installation was created in 1975 by Belgian artist Raphaël August Opstaele and Mass Moving as part of a broader artistic vision. It emerged during a period when experimental sound art was gaining recognition across Europe.
The sculpture has drawn attention from musicians and artists who have incorporated its sounds into creative projects. It sits as a meeting point between natural elements and human artistic expression.
The sculpture sits along the waterfront and is accessible from the nearby promenade path. Visiting on windy days will give you the full effect of its sound capabilities.
Of the few similar wind organs found across Europe, this one stands as the only one to remain in permanent operation. Others were dismantled over time due to the expense of upkeep.
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