Needle, Thread and Knot
Large public sculpture depicting a sewing needle with multicolored thread and a knot, symbolizing Milan's labor and metro system. Read more…
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This sculpture was created by the artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen and consists of two parts representing a giant needle threaded with colorful yarn tied in a knot. It stands as a symbol of Milan's industrious spirit and its metropolitan transit lines, located in an open public space. The artwork serves both as a cultural landmark and a piece of public art, integrating elements of street art and sculpture, and is wheelchair accessible.
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