Sight · Frankfurt
Sky of Hope at Konstablerwache
Art or bird trap? Modern public art in the middle of Frankfurt that divides opinion.
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In short
Sky of Hope hangs above Konstablerwache square in Frankfurt. Modern public art: depending on your perspective, it can look really great. For others it is a waste of money and electricity, or a bird trap.
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Open on the mapArt above the square
Sky of Hope hangs above Konstablerwache, modern art in public space. By day it looks red against the blue sky, at night it glows blue and pink.
Art or bird trap?
Depending on your perspective, it can look really great. For others it is a waste of money and electricity, or a bird trap. That is exactly what people argue about.
The square
Konstablerwache marks the start of the Zeil shopping street and is permanently guarded by police. If you walk through downtown Frankfurt, you will pass by almost automatically. Life is beautiful.
FAQ
What to know before you go.
Where is Sky of Hope?
Above Konstablerwache in Frankfurt am Main, at the start of the Zeil shopping street.
When does it look best?
That is a matter of taste: by day it looks red against the blue sky, at night it glows blue and pink.
Why is it controversial?
Some see it as a waste of money and electricity or a bird trap, others simply as beautiful art.