Gesellschaftsspiegel (Society Mirror)

Created by artist Olafur Eliasson, Gesellschaftsspiegel (Society Mirror) consists of two elevated kaleidoscopic sculptures located in the pedestrian area of Hamburg's historic city centre. From a distance, the structures resemble solid, obelisk-like monuments, while their interiors reveal arrangements of tapered mirrors that create seemingly infinite reflections of the sky and surrounding environment.

Designed as contemplative spaces within the busy urban setting, the sculptures invite visitors to stand beneath them and look upward, experiencing shifting perspectives through their mirrored interiors. The title, translating to "society mirror," reflects Eliasson's exploration of the diverse viewpoints and pluralistic character of contemporary Hamburg.

CIG contributed to the realization of Gesellschaftsspiegel in close collaboration with Studio Olafur Eliasson. Our scope included production engineering, fabrication of the steel supporting structures, and the preparation and patination of the brass exterior panels. Both sculptures were pre-assembled at our facility in the Netherlands before being transported to Hamburg, where our team handled installation and alignment of the mirrored elements.