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Giant sculpture Man Meets the Sea - Esbjerg

Giant sculpture Man Meets the Sea - Esbjerg

Visitors arriving in Esbjerg from the sea are greeted by Svend Wiig Hansen’s monumental sculpture "Man meets the Sea", which was raised on the occasion of Esbjerg celebrating its 100th anniversary as ...

The Gospel of Esbjerg - large wall painting

The Gospel of Esbjerg - large wall painting

The Gospel of Esbjerg is a 140 m2 mural that interprets the Bible in pictures and text in a modern language. The unique work of art is made by the artist Erik Hagens.

Art Project Mosaic Mural

Art Project Mosaic Mural

Giant mosaic mural in Esbjerg celebrating the World Heritage Site Wadden Sea

Christian IX - equestrian statue

Christian IX - equestrian statue

From his high horse, the founder of Esbjerg, King Christian IX, gazes out across the square towards the harbour.

Light sculpture Scattering of Stars in Esbjerg

Light sculpture Scattering of Stars in Esbjerg

Scattering of Stars consisting of 288 points of light that have been sunk into the cobbles.

Sculpture in Hjerting Strand Park

Sculpture in Hjerting Strand Park

The internationally well-known Portuguese artist Rui Chafes has made the sculpture "I am your yesterday – and you are my tomorrow" for Hjerting Strandpark.

Fishermen's Memorial Grove in Esbjerg

Fishermen's Memorial Grove in Esbjerg

The memorial grove consists of a granite rotunda into which the names of the Esbjerg fishermen, who lost their lives at sea since 1900, are engraved.

Lyshøjen - large earth sculpture at Esbjerg

Lyshøjen - large earth sculpture at Esbjerg

If you approach Esbjerg from the motorway, the first thing you will see is a colossal mound of earth with tiny cupolas of light spread out over it. This is Eva Koch and Steen Høyer's "Light Mound" (19...

Big Wave

In order to soften the rigid facade at Esbjerg City Hall, an initiative was taken to place a work of art on the square in front of the municipal seat.

Esbjerg - iron sculpture

Esbjerg - iron sculpture

The iron sculpture Esbjerg is just one of many incredible works of art found in Esbjerg's public spaces.

Esbjerg Skibet - the Esbjerg Ship

Esbjerg Skibet - the Esbjerg Ship

Art in Esbjerg - The Esbjerg ship, in future a landmark for the new port district Esbjerg Strand.

Per Kirkeby's sculpture - Esbjerg

Per Kirkeby's sculpture - Esbjerg

Per Kirkeby's building sculpture, Esbjerg, stands in front of the main entrance to Sydvedstjysk Sygehus.

Heerup's Garden in Esbjerg - small green oasis

Heerup's Garden in Esbjerg - small green oasis

Heerup's Garden at Torvet in Esbjerg contains a collection of Henry Heerup's sculptures that are beautifully integrated into this small green spot.

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