Public Art

In Gelsenkirchen, art is not just to be kept inside the museum: throughout the city, numerous works by international artists are also on view – in parks, streets, squares, school playgrounds and many other places – that have a lasting impact on urban culture. Some of the objects are instantly recognisable as art, others are so seamlessly integrated into the townscape that they can be barely detected. Then there are those works that are installed in public open spaces such as subway stations or public buildings. The best way to get to know this city’s public art is to go on an “art walk”. Three different routes – two on foot, one by bike – allow you to discover various works of art. Each tour lasts about an hour and invites you to take a closer look. At every chosen site you’ll find a QR code to access background information via smartphone. For the art walks, a dedicated brochure has been published which can be downloaded here: www.gelsenkirchen.de - Kunst im öffentlichen Raum