"First Chimney II"
a "re-construction" of the "First Chimney", which was torn down in 1994. "First Chimney II" is 10 m high and was built in March-April 2013 as a permanent sculpture for Frankfurt's Städel Museum gardens. In 2022, the museum decided to "de-install" this work, against the artist's protests. Construction team. "Talk"-diary from construction period (illustrated). During April-June JS also showed a selection of chimney related works inside the museum. Alternative view. Project image. Photo work in an edition of 3, 2016.
In July 2022, "First Chimney II" was "de-installed" by the Museum, against the artist's explicit protest, that this would mean its destruction. An article in Frankfurt's major newspaper FAZ describes the controversy. As of September 2026, the sculpture is still listed on the museum's website, as part of its collection. It is, however, currently "not exhibited".
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