Monument0d4efa85…d2fc

Granit, gespalten

Art that shapes space and divides thoughts

Counts toward these achievements:

Mönchengladbach: First Steps10 pts

Mönchengladbach: Explorer25 pts

Mönchengladbach: Insider50 pts

In Mönchengladbach, Ulrich Rückriem's 'Granit, gespalten' invites you to explore the interplay between nature and art. Created in 1987, this work captivates with its rawness and precision, encouraging reflection on the power of simple forms. Experience the timelessness of granite and immerse yourself in the quiet beauty inspired by nature itself.

Be the first to check in here

Did you know?

Ulrich Rückriem is a significant figure in the Minimal Art movement.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1987
Height: 420 m

Guided Story

Feel the pulse of history here? Not the old city walls behind you, but right here with this split granite. In 1987, Ulrich Rückriem transformed this stone, giving it a new life. Imagine the journey of this granite, once part of Finland's rugged landscape, now standing here. It's a bridge between raw nature and human creativity. Look closely at those sharp lines cutting through the stone. They speak of the tension between strength and fragility, which Rückriem captures beautifully. Stand here and let the stone's quiet presence invite you into a conversation with the earth itself.