Public art in Eindhoven

Public Art & Sculptures

Eindhoven’s public spaces function as an expansive open-air museum, showcasing everything from mid-century bronze monuments to cutting-edge light installations. This collection features iconic landmarks like the futuristic Blob and the Flying Pins alongside the extensive sculpture garden of Stadswandelpark. Many works, particularly those on the TU/e campus and near the Philips factory sites, reflect the city’s deep-rooted history in industrial design, technology, and the legacy of the Philips family.

Public Art & Sculptures — Map

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A

Blob

Completed in 2010, this futuristic structure is built of glass and steel. A must-see for contemporary architecture lovers.

B

Flying Pins

Large-scale sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. Installed in 2000, it depicts ten yellow bowling pins and a ball scattered across the landscape.

C

De Zwerm

Dynamic light installation by Giny Vos featuring 600 LED lamps on the facade of the Catharina Hospital.

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D

Radiomonument

Dating back to 1936, this sculpture commemorates the first radio transmission between the Netherlands and Dutch East Indies.

E

Frits Philips

Bronze statue by Kees Verkade depicting the former Philips CEO, located in the central Markt.

F

Heilig Hartbeeld

1930 stone statue of the Sacred Heart by Jan Custers, located in the village of Nederwetten.

G

Lichtnaald

A 20-meter high steel needle with integrated LEDs by artist Giny Vos, located near the Beursgebouw.

H

KOE

Bronze sculpture of a cow by Pjotr van Oorschot, located on the TU/e campus.

I

Object Mathématique

A reconstruction of the iconic sculpture designed by Le Corbusier and Iannis Xenakis for the 1958 World Expo.

J

Watertoren

Brutalist-style water tower designed by architect Wim Quist in 1970, standing 43 meters tall.

K

Mijn Schilt Ende Betrouwen

1964 bronze monument by Hans Ittmann located at the entrance of the Philips Fruit Garden.

L

Turbulentie

Metal sculpture by Axel and Helena van der Kraan, situated on the campus of the Eindhoven University of Technology.

M

Iets Hogers

Abstract sculpture by Peter van de Locht, located near the Effenaar music venue.

N

Connected by passion

Large-scale mural celebrating local identity, located near the Philips Stadium.

O

Tafel 1

One of several bronze table sculptures by Mario Negri located within the Stadswandelpark's sculpture garden.

P

Parkbeeld

Modern sculpture situated within the Stadswandelpark, part of a curated open-air collection.

Q

Suzette Noiret

Bronze figure created by renowned Dutch sculptor Charlotte van Pallandt, located in the Stadswandelpark.

R

Ontmoeting

Bronze sculpture by Hans Bayens depicting a meeting, located in the Stadswandelpark sculpture garden.

S

Leap into the Deep

Large-scale sculpture by Tom Claassen located at the Eindhoven University of Technology campus.

T

Sexy

Street art piece located in the Berenkuil, a famous open-air gallery for graffiti artists.

U

Machine

Industrial-inspired artwork reflecting the technological character of the TU/e campus.

V

Het blauw van de vlinder

Metal sculpture by Karin Colen inspired by the blue of a butterfly, located on the TU/e campus.

W

Sculptuur Philips

Monumental sculpture honoring the Philips family's legacy, located near the Philips de Jongh Park.

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