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Art in Public Places - Today’s Artwork: "Hans Weidmann - Tageszeiten"
Published: March 24, 2026 · Period: 2026-03-24The glass artwork "Tageszeiten" by Hans Weidmann, created in 1962, transforms a functional staircase in a scientific institute into a subtle meditation on time and light. Integrated into the existing antique glass of the building's facade, the piece uses three distinct bird motifs—an owl, a bird of prey, and a soaring bird—to represent different times of day. This concept is physically mapped onto the architecture, with the imagery growing brighter as one ascends the floors. The work's power lies in its quiet harmony with the sober, rational environment of a chemistry institute, offering a moment of poetic natural observation within a space dedicated to analytical science. Its enduring presence in the stairwell suggests that art and science can coexist, each providing a different lens to understand the world.
Figure 1: Location of Artwork "Hans Weidmann - Tageszeiten"
Additional resources: Artstübli, street-art-cities, Urban Art in Basel
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