The knight in the courtyard: Albrecht Fürthner's sculpture of torn

The knight in the courtyard: Albrecht Fürthner's sculpture of torn

Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Österreich - In Amstetten, the newly placed sculpture "Upsign figure No. 1" by the artist Albrecht Fürthner not only inspires the residents, but also raises profound questions about human tornness. The 72-year-old, whose roots are in the idyllic Mostviertel, has created an impressive work with this three-meter-high knight, which relies on his long sword. The rough chain shirt surface and the divided head of the guard symbolize the inner tornness between protection and killing, which impressively addresses Fürthner with this sculpture. Originally placed in front of the main entrance of the HLW Amstetten, the sculpture has been in the courtyard of the school since the redesign and redesign of the Federal School Center, which was opened on November 12, 2019.

The HLW Amstetten has a long history that goes back to the original opening as HBLA on January 22, 1982. The works of art, which are shown in the narrower environment of the educational institution, expand the cultural offer of the city and promote dealing with contemporary art.

art in public space

Another step towards a lively art scene is taken as part of the “Art Raum Stadt” project in Dornbirn. This initiative, which was launched by the Kunstraum Dornbirn Association, aims to establish art in public spaces and maintain existing installations. One of the main goals of this program is the expansion of the urban collection in both real and virtual rooms to offer citizens and visitors an innovative art experience. The sculpture park, which was founded in 1996, shows works by well -known Vorarlberg artists and is continuously added to new installations.

A remarkable aspect of this program was in 2021 the introduction of an augmented reality project that combines real art in public space with digital elements. The Wikar app enables users to experience digital sculptures at different locations in Dornbirn and thus promote interaction with the works of art. With QR codes, visitors can interact with the virtual objects and thus bridge the boundaries between digital and physical art.

permanent installations in Dornbirn

The city of Dornbirn is proud of its permanent collection of impressive sculptures. This includes, for example:

• Walter Kölbl: "Horizontal-vertical", 1998, ORF-Vorarlberg, Rundfunkplatz 1, 6850 Dornbirn
• Christoph Lissy: "Figure V", 1998, ORF-Vorarlberg, Rundfunkplatz 1, 6850 Dornbirn
• Herbert Meusburger: "Identity", 1998, ORF-Vorarlberg, Rundfunkplatz 1, 6850 Dornbirn
• Kurt Matt: "Hurricane", 1999, ORF-Vorarlberg, Rundfunkplatz 1, 6850 Dornbirn
• Willi Kopf: "Interconnect", 2007, ORF-Vorarlberg, Rundfunkplatz 1, 6850 Dornbirn
• Esther Stocker: "Without title", 2014, Stadtgarten Dornbirn, Jahngasse 9, 6850 Dornbirn
• Steinbrenner/Dempf & Huber: "Critical Mass", 2017, special education center, Schulgasse 40, 6850 Dornbirn

This continuous expansion and maintenance of the art bid in Dornbirn shows the city's commitment to a lively and appealing art scene. The relationship between art and the public is further strengthened through projects such as "Art Raum Stadt".