Giant House of Dust Sculpture Lifted by Firefighters to Museum Roof
A massive clay-and-straw sculpture has been hoisted onto the rooftop of Bochum's art museum. Firefighters used a crane to lift the 250-kilogram artwork after it proved too large for the building's elevator. The piece, titled House of Dust, will soon feature in the museum's anniversary show.
The sculpture draws inspiration from a 1968 work by artist Alison Knowles. Her original piece was based on a four-line computer-generated poem, marking an early example of digital art. While details of Knowles' design process remain unclear, her influence is evident in the new installation.
*House of Dust* was previously displayed in the exhibition *How We Met*, which ran from November to February. Now, it will take centre stage in *The Public Green*, the museum's anniversary show opening in late April.
The artwork's weight and size required special handling by local firefighters. Their crane operation ensured its safe placement on the museum's terrace. Visitors will soon see the piece as part of the upcoming exhibition.
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