This insight describes one of 563 public artworks in Basel. If you’d like to explore more publicly accessible artworks, browse the full dataset on data.bs. Or even better—experience them in person by booking a tour with Artstübli – Kunst und Kultur.
In Basel, the artwork "Tageszeiten" by Hans Weidmann is a captivating piece of glass art located at the Universität Institut für Anorganische Chemie on Spitalstrasse 51. Created in 1962, this three-part installation was commissioned by the Baudepartement Basel-Stadt for the former institute. The artwork is integrated into a large, grid-patterned window made of antique glass in the stairwell's facade. Weidmann's "Tageszeiten" features three distinct birds: an owl, a griffin, and a swift, each representing different times of the day. As the natural light changes throughout the day, the scenes and the depicted times of day transform, offering a dynamic visual experience. This integration of art and architecture not only enhances the building's aesthetic but also engages viewers with its evolving imagery.
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