Tinguely Brunnen Fountain, Basel (must see)
Swiss artist Jean Tinguely created this magnificent fountain in 1977. The fountain stands where the city theatre company's stage once stood.
Tinguely created mechanical iron figures. The figures were crafted with scraps of metal and plastic from the dismantled theater.
Tinguely placed the figures in a shallow basin and added the water feature. The ten figures are powered by a low-voltage current and seem to be constantly talking and interacting with each other. The water jets splash back and forth between the figures. This motion and interaction represents the actors, dancers, and mime artists who performed on the theater's stage.
The fountain is lit at night and offers a different perspective on this fascinating fountain. In the winter, the water freezes in motion for yet another artistic display.
The Tinguely Brunnen Fountain is one of Tinguely's most well-known works. Tingley referred to the fountain as Composition of the Six Elements.
Tinguely created mechanical iron figures. The figures were crafted with scraps of metal and plastic from the dismantled theater.
Tinguely placed the figures in a shallow basin and added the water feature. The ten figures are powered by a low-voltage current and seem to be constantly talking and interacting with each other. The water jets splash back and forth between the figures. This motion and interaction represents the actors, dancers, and mime artists who performed on the theater's stage.
The fountain is lit at night and offers a different perspective on this fascinating fountain. In the winter, the water freezes in motion for yet another artistic display.
The Tinguely Brunnen Fountain is one of Tinguely's most well-known works. Tingley referred to the fountain as Composition of the Six Elements.
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Sight Name: Tinguely Brunnen Fountain
Sight Location: Basel, Switzerland (See walking tours in Basel)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Basel, Switzerland (See walking tours in Basel)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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