# Schwan

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Schwan is a sculpture by Beat Kohlbrenner, located at GZ Riesbach in Zurich, Switzerland. Schwan belongs to Zurich’s public art collection.

The work places Kohlbrenner’s sculpture within a community setting rather than a museum. GZ Riesbach is a community centre in Zurich.

The location connects the artwork with cultural activities, gatherings, programmes, and meetings. The German name Schwan means “swan” in English.

The title provides a reference while leaving the sculpture’s interpretation open to each observer. Zurich places public art in spaces beyond museums.

Schwan forms part of the city’s urban landscape and its public cultural life. The sculpture is one of Beat Kohlbrenner’s works shown in a public setting.

GZ Riesbach gives Schwan a neighbourhood setting in Zurich. Together, the artist, title, and location connect the sculpture with Zurich’s wider public art context.

The artwork shows how a named sculpture can join community life and the city’s public collection. Schwan is a named art spot in Switzerland.

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## Photos

- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Schwan_68631ad0717a3e13abfb8b3b_0.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Schwan,_1973-1974,_Beat_Kohlbrenner_-_2014-09-24_-_Bild_3.JPG)

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