Heads / Lemurs - Franz West

Rubensplein
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8300 Knokke-Heist

About the artwork

Rubensplein currently features two cylindrical buildings acting as pillars, topped by five-metre-tall heads designed by West. These are very physical-looking heads, shapes carved from primary mass somewhat reminiscent of Carnival figures. They are made of a synthetic resin to withstand the harsh sea climate, storms, sand erosion and bright light.

About the artist

Franz West is an Austrian artist who studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. Since 1970, he has continuously exhibited his works all over the world. His sculptures range from the abstract to the figurative, along with everything in between, using all kinds of materials, even papier-mâché