Flying Pins
Intersection of John F. Kennedylaan and Fellenoord, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Commissioned by Gemeente Eindhoven Dienst Maatschappelijke en Culturele Zaken and Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Steel, fiber-reinforced plastic, polyvinyl chloride foam; painted with polyester gelcoat and polyurethane enamel
Eleven elements in an area approximately 123 ft. (37.5 m) long x 65 ft. 7 in. (20 m) wide;
ten pins, each: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.5 m) high x 7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m) widest diameter;
ball: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m) high x 22 ft. (6.7 m) diameter
Installed April-May 2000
Photo: Marina Faust