Robert Schad’s multipart fountain sculpture is located in front of the Stadthalle M\u00fclheim and looks more like a spontaneous gathering than a static construction. The three different groups of elements seem to come together here to form a dialogue. First, there are 24 “tripods” with points at the top, which are distributed in and around the fountain. Second, there are four horizontal steel elements, shaped with obtuse angles and spread out in the water. Third, six hook-shaped water spouts are installed around the fountain basin.
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Further reading:
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