Keplerstjernen, Steel art installation near Oslo Airport, Norway
Keplerstjernen is a steel art installation near Oslo Airport consisting of 102 steel tubes and 13 steel balls forming a geometric star. The structure rises 45 meters (147 feet) into the sky and features interlocking polyhedron shapes nested within each other.
The installation was created in 1999 by Norwegian artist Vebjorn Sand and commissioned as a landmark for Gardermoen Business Park. The work also serves as a tribute to Doctors Without Borders, honoring their humanitarian mission globally.
The structure incorporates mathematical concepts from astronomer Johannes Kepler through its geometric steel forms. Visitors can observe how these spatial relationships create a visual representation of scientific ideas in contemporary art.
The installation is located at the intersection of European Routes 16 and 6 making it easy to spot from major roads. Night lighting makes the structure visible from several kilometers away, so plan to visit during daylight or evening hours to see it best.
The concrete pillars supporting the star draw inspiration from Nunatak Arnesteinen, a rock formation in Antarctica that artist Sand observed during an expedition. This unexpected link between a contemporary steel work and a remote natural landmark reveals the artist's global perspective.
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