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Art in Public Places - Today’s Artwork: "Vera von Reitzenstein - Katzen"

Published: March 24, 2026 · Period: 2026-03-24

The stone cat reliefs by Vera von Reitzenstein at the Wohnheim Kannenfeld present a quiet but clever architectural intervention. Created for a youth home in 1954, the artwork transforms a functional stone cube into a dynamic scene by having the cats' bodies extend across two sides, as if moving around the corner. This design forces the viewer to walk around the piece to see the complete animal, engaging them with the building's space. The shared, watchful expression on the cats' heads, perched vertically on the stone's edge, creates a sense of guardianship, turning a simple entrance into a place of observed transition.

Figure 1: Location of Artwork "Vera von Reitzenstein - Katzen"

Data source: Kunst im öffentlichen Raum
Additional resources: Artstübli, street-art-cities, Urban Art in Basel

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