Walking Man

The Walking Man is a 17-meter-tall steel sculpture made of white pipes depicting a striding figure on Leopoldstrasse in Schwabing. The figure looks like a person in motion, with legs tall enough to walk beneath and observe from several angles.

The sculpture was created in 1995 by American artist Jonathan Borofsky and commissioned by insurance company Munich Re. The work was part of an art program designed to strengthen the connection between the corporation and urban space.

Het beeld belichaamt het ritme van het moderne stadsleven door zijn heldere, krachtige vormgeving en wordt dagelijks door voorbijgangers gezien als onderdeel van het stadslandschap. Het bepaalt het karakter van de buurt doordat het staat op een plek waar veel mensen passeren.

The statue stands in Schwabing on Leopoldstrasse and can be viewed from different vantage points, making it particularly interesting during a walk. It is best to visit during the day to fully experience how light plays across the steel pipes.

The 15-tonne structure changes its appearance depending on the time of day and sun position, as the white pipes reflect light differently. Many visitors only notice upon closer inspection that the figure is made from simple geometric shapes that together create a sense of lively motion.

Locatie: Munich

Ontstaan: 1995

Maker: Jonathan Borofsky

Toegankelijkheid: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

GPS-coördinaten: 48.15640,11.58440

Laatste update: 9 december 2025 om 19:45