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Per Kirkeby

About this artwork.

In all of the Danish artist's work, the relationship between plane and space is an important component. The artwork consists of two parallel rows of six pillars connected across by arch constructions. These constructions are also located longitudinally between the pillars. Wall surfaces above and below, in a staggered rhythm, have been bricked up. Because wall and opening are always opposite each other, a spatial interplay of open and closed surfaces and an alternation of light and shadow is created.
 
Kirkeby makes use of elements from architecture, such as walls, gates and arches. His works can be entered and experienced as small buildings; the artist often places them in an architectural context. Sometimes they are located in a more natural environment, such as in the sculpture park of the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterloo.
 
Here in Groningen, the perpendicular structure forms a contrast in colour, scale and direction with the large building around it. The small brick building visually connects the two large wings of the KPN building.

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Location.

Emmasingel 6 (KPN-borg)

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