This fountain is currently not set up and not in operation.
Year of construction:
1970
Design:
Günter Rossow
Implementation:
Günter Rossow
Loaction:
Depiction:
A sphere pierced from the inside out by numerous holes is impaled on five long, tapered needles connected to one another.
Inside, water bubbles up and pours onto the stone blocks arranged irregularly beneath the sculpture.
History:
The fountain was originally installed in front of the AOK headquarters building. In 2018, it was removed during the demolition of the AOK building and donated to the City of Nuremberg.
Unfortunately, the fountain is not currently on display; it is stored in a City of Nuremberg warehouse.
Reference:
https://blog.fohrn.com/der-kugelbrunnen-von-guenter-rossow-vor-der-nuernberger-aok-direktion/
Photo: blog.fohrn.com