Narrenschiff
Narrenschiff stands in Nuremberg as a bronze sculpture by artist Jürgen Weber. The work took shape between 1984 and 1987.
Weber originally planned flowing water to pass over the edges and through the figures. The sculpture remains dry today. Additional funding from patron Kurt Kletentreter could not change the city council’s decision against the fountain feature. Its design draws on Sebastian Brant’s satirical Ship of Fools, published in 1495.
Adam and Eve appear among expressive figures that point toward social folly and environmental concerns. The ship presents a world approaching disaster through human actions. Inscriptions criticise technological neglect and environmental damage, giving the bronze a direct, confrontational voice. The unconventional imagery also provoked debate around Weber’s artistic approach.
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