Kaiserstier

Kaiserstier is a public sculpture by Franz Gutmann, located in Freiburg im Breisgau, a city in Germany. Its German name means Emperor's Bull in English. The sculpture combines a bold form with intricate details that invite attention in an urban public space. Franz Gutmann's work engages with nature and mythology.

Freiburg presents the Kaiserstier within a city recognised for medieval architecture, cultural activity, and public art. The sculpture stands as a recorded example of public art. Wheelchair accessibility is among the recorded properties for this sculpture. The work occupies a public space accessible to everyone.

Its urban setting places Gutmann's sculpture within Freiburg's wider cultural landscape. The city sits at the edge of the Black Forest. Medieval architecture, contemporary sculpture, and the Black Forest setting give Freiburg a varied cultural frame. Kaiserstier adds Franz Gutmann's name to that setting. The sculpture's position in a public space brings artistic expression into Freiburg's everyday urban environment. Passers-by meet a work with a distinctive name and form.