Erwin Wurm Sculpture unveiled in Düsseldorf

Erwin Wurm’s sculpture “Gate”, which stands around four metres tall, is now on view in front of the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus. Actor Lars Eidinger modelled for the work.

Austrian artist Erwin Wurm has donated the monumental sculpture “Gate” to the city of Düsseldorf. The work was unveiled in front of the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus in the presence of mayor Stephan Keller (CDU). “It is a great honour,” said Keller in the presence of the artist. The city had announced that the work would become a permanent fixture in the public space. Wurm created the sculpture, made of painted aluminium, in 2021.