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City marker S10 ( Stadsmarkering S10)

Paul Virilio

About this artwork.

Paul Virilio (philosopher) designed the tenth sign: a well. It's located in the centre of the city. The corners of the well refer to the nine markers on the edge of the city. The St. Walburga's Church was located in the Martini churchyard until 1672. In the church there was a well on the spot where the city marker now stands. Virilio states that modern man needs a central point in his life to be able to dream. The well could be such a place. It offers a "view" of the centre of the earth; connects periphery and centre. Moreover, he exposes the city's past and allows new connections to emerge.
 
The work forms part of the Stadsmarkeringen, The Books of Groningen, marking the city boundaries, project.

Part of route.

Location.

Martinikerkhof (in het park)

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Facts & Figures.

  • Design
    Paul Virilio

  • District
    Centrum

  • Year of creation
    1990

  • Art type
    Freestanding sculpture

  • Material
    Natural stone, Steel

  • Dimensions
    h 1,00 m

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