Ulrich Genth and Heike Mutter: Tiger and Turtle Magic Mountain |
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Artist:
| Mutter, Heike Genth, Ulrich |
Text by:
| Dikla, Söke Greulich, Peter Dikla, Söke Hoet, Jan |
ISBN: | 978-3-7757-2822-5 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2013 |
Publisher: | Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH & Co KG
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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With their large sculpture,
Tiger & Turtle-Magic Mountain, Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth have created an impressive, spectacular landmark for the city of Duisburg. At the same time, the work represents a masterful achievement in the art of engineering. Its curving form is a reference to the classic roller coaster. From close up, the visitor is disarmingly surprised by the sculpture: its winding pathways are made of differently sloped stairs, which can be explored on foot....
More DescriptionWith their large sculpture, Tiger & Turtle-Magic Mountain, Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth have created an impressive, spectacular landmark for the city of Duisburg. At the same time, the work represents a masterful achievement in the art of engineering. Its curving form is a reference to the classic roller coaster. From close up, the visitor is disarmingly surprised by the sculpture: its winding pathways are made of differently sloped stairs, which can be explored on foot. Meanwhile, the visitor can enjoy a panoramic view of the artificial landscape of the western Ruhr District. Tiger & Turtle is the prize-winning design from an international competition for a landmark for the Heinrich Hildebrand Heights. Along with the winning design, the catalogue also presents the very interesting submissions by artists Rita McBride, Michael Sailstorfer, and Stephen Craig.