An equestrian statue of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has lasted less than two years in Bavaria.
Last night the 2.70 meter high, life-sized sculpture collapsed, as artist Wilhelm Koch reported.
“Unfortunately, 3D concrete printing at the time was not very durable and unsuitable for outdoor use,” said Koch.
Significant damage to the one and a half ton sculpture had already occurred in the spring. The horse’s head was broken off and one of the CDU politician’s hands fell off. The equestrian statue was then put back together and renovated. According to Koch, it made a good visual impression again.
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Koch created the monument “as an ambivalent sculpture”. “Is it appreciation or irony?” he asked the viewer. A public tribute on horseback is absurd.
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After the first small cracks in the last few days, it was now a total loss. “Apparently the equestrian statue could no longer withstand the internal pressure and load, despite all rescue attempts,” said the artist.
The statue was unveiled at the “Tempel Museum Etsdorf” in October 2021 – at that time Merkel was still head of government in Berlin.
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