"Connection", Manfred Wakolbinger

10th art project Salzburg Walk of Modern Art: Manfred Wakolbinger, "Connection" (2011) Rudolfskai.

The Connection, a large-format sculpture by Manfred Wakolbinger, stands on Rudolfsquai in Salzburg. It is made of polished stainless steel. With its organic form, it invites interaction and thematizes the connection between space, people, and perception.

How art can shape a town

The Austrian artist Manfred Wakolbinger chose a site on Rudolfskai for his work, "Connection". Initially, the site, situated between the old city wall and the River Salzach right next to a busy road, appears utterly 'out of place' for the eleven-metre-long stainless steel sculpture.

Town – river - art

Yet, through Wakolbinger's artistic intervention, the space becomes a place where one wants to be. The artist conceives the space as a stage for his work which resonates with the cultural identity of the city, while its curved form symbolizes the river.

True enjoyment comes from completion

Wakolbinger's "Connection" truly reflects the unity of "interior" and the "exterior" - the "exterior" representing the city of Salzburg, the "interior" representing the bustling life within and its people.

The idea behind the Walk of Modern Art

Initiated by the Salzburg Foundation, the Walk of Modern Art makes contemporary art accessible to everyone. From 2002 to 2019, international artists such as James Turrell, Marina Abramović, Markus Lüpertz, and Brigitte Kowanz created works in the field of tension between history, urban architecture, and contemporary art.

Practical information

- The artworks of the Walk of Modern Art Salzburg are freely accessible.
- Duration of the Walk of Modern Art Salzburg: approx. 1.5-2 hours
- Guided tours