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Bernhard Luginbühl Iron Sculpture

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A sculptor's life

Bernhard Luginbühl (1929-2011) was famous for his enormous iron sculptures.

His work featured a variety of materials, including iron, bones, wood and even weapons and industrial waste. In addition to sculpture, Luginbühl also produced graphic design, lyric poetry and more fleeting works such as burning things in public as a form of protest. About 60 of his works are on display in a park in Bern.

Spatial Thoughts on Sculpture by Bill West
Bernhard Luginbühl an oh so interesting man. A dedicated sculptor, as well as a graphic designer and poet. Oh, he enjoyed burning things as well! Sculptors like Bernhard Luginbühl, whose dedication was lifelong are what makes the sculpture field so unique. May Bernhard rest in peace.

Bernhard Luginbühl Iron Sculpture
Sculptor Bernhard Luginbühl has created a park in Mötschwil, canton Bern,
that is open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April to October.

Bernhard Luginbühl Iron Sculpture
Luginbühl with one of his sculptures at the Kunsthaus in Zurich in 1972 (Keystone)

Bernhard Luginbühl Iron Sculpture
Bernhard Luginbühl at work in 1966 (RDB)

Bernhard Luginbühl Iron Sculpture
Bernhard Luginbühl with fellow Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely during their preparations
for a Basel exhibition (Keystone)