The Flying Pins
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Background History
Clause Oldenburg Created this sculpture.This art work by Claus Oldenburg called the flying pins made in 2000. Its 16 years old and is still standing strong. Its made with steel and covered with black and yellow paint.
My
My opinion on the sculpture is I personally like it. I like how big it is and how it stands out. It drives me crazy that the pins are yellow and not white because im use to pins being white.
Opinion on
Another thing i like about the sculpture is you can sit in the bowling ball and stand next to the pins to see how big it actually is.
Sculpture
One thing i don't like about the sculpture is its in a busy area so if you wanted to go hangout their with friends or family . You would always hear cars and wouldnt get any quiteness.
Artist Statement
As part of a celebration of its achievements at the brink of the new millennium, the city of Eindhoven, in the south of the Netherlands, had commissioned us to create what its officials referred to as an "eye-catcher." Rebuilt after heavy bombing attacks during World War II, the city had grown into an important commercial center of the European Union by the end of the twentieth century. Its renowned contemporary art collection, the Van Abbemuseum, was adding a new wing and the city was planning to host the 2000 European Championship soccer tournament.