Die Kunst im öffentlichen Raum der Stadt Zürich

For centuries, the public space of Zurich has been artistically shaped. Today, over 1300 works characterize the outdoor areas in the various neighborhoods of the city. The collection is marked by an impressive diversity: old works stand alongside new, small next to large, figurative next to abstract, public next to private, popular next to controversial. Some murals, sculptures, and installations have gained fame because they are created by artists such as Hans Arp, Max Bill, Henry Moore, or Auguste Rodin; many reliefs and sculptures found at fountains, building entrances, or in parks, however, are hardly known. This book comprehensively documents the various artworks of Zurich for the first time. The timing for such an overview is fitting: on one hand, art is increasingly receiving high attention today, and on the other hand, in recent decades...