What is this horse?

https://i.redd.it/8s8a5w8a1wne1.jpeg

created by kyaarahh on 10/03/2025 at 16:20 UTC

71 upvotes, 23 top-level comments (showing 23)

Does anyone know what is this horse? It's visible from Wipkingerpark

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Comment by j-u-k-s at 10/03/2025 at 16:47 UTC

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it's an hommage to the first trams in the 1880's which were pulled by horses. the building in your picture is a part of the old tram depot at escher wyss

Source: Ein Ross für Zürich: die vergessene Geschichte hinter dem neusten Wahrzeichen der Stadt https://www.nzz.ch/zuerich/pferd-auf-tramdepot-hard-skulptur-von-yves-netzhammer-sorgt-fuer-aufsehen-ld.1866138

Comment by Fritzi_CH at 10/03/2025 at 16:27 UTC

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It is art.

Summary of the news article linked below:

The artwork "The Untamed Horizon" by Yves Netzhammer has been installed since September 2024 on the roof of a high-rise building in the new Tramdepot Hard development in Zurich's Kreis 5. The life-sized mechanical horse sculpture, made of copper, can be moved into nearly 30 different positions through hydraulic technology. It is particularly visible to residents of Wipkingen and commuters on Rosengartenstrasse.

Netzhammer's work reflects the historical relationship between humans and horses, which played a key role in industrialization. The artist chose a horse to contrast with the modern architecture of the surrounding area. The artwork is intended to move regularly starting in May 2025, offering a fascinating, almost meditative view.

The project is part of Zurich's Art and Construction program and was realized with a budget of 315,000 CHF, which makes up only 0.15% of the total construction costs. Netzhammer's goal is to encourage a dialogue with society through art in public spaces.

See article from the Tagesanzeiger: https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/zuerich-kreis-5-pferd-von-yves-netzhammer-polarisiert-539434158682[1][2]

1: https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/zuerich-kreis-5-pferd-von-yves-netzhammer-polarisiert-539434158682

2: https://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/zuerich-kreis-5-pferd-von-yves-netzhammer-polarisiert-539434158682

Comment by TheWomanita at 10/03/2025 at 16:31 UTC

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Suicidal

Comment by Kyuki88 at 10/03/2025 at 16:49 UTC

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Kunscht

Comment by Healthy_Buyer_8074 at 10/03/2025 at 17:28 UTC

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Plötze