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Art in Public Places - Today’s Artwork: "Hannes Vogel - Zum Murus Gallicus"
Published: March 24, 2026 · Period: 2026-03-24The artwork "Zum Murus Gallicus" by Hannes and Petruschka Vogel transforms a school courtyard into a subtle archaeological lesson. It frames the buried remnants of a Celtic wall not as a distant historical artifact but as a tangible layer beneath the modern city. The installation’s original design, with its viewing windows and height markers, actively guided the visitor to see and measure the past. Its current, partially dismantled state, however, creates a different dialogue. The fenced-off elements and the schoolyard’s primary function speak to the ongoing negotiation between preservation, safety, and daily life. The artwork persists not as a static monument but as a palimpsest, where history is both revealed and obscured by the needs of the present.
Figure 1: Location of Artwork "Hannes Vogel - Zum Murus Gallicus"
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