Endlose Treppe

The Endlose Treppe (meaning "Endless Steps" in German) is a sculpture made by the Swiss artist Max Bill in 1991 for the philosopher Ernst Bloch. It is made of North American granite.

Endlose Treppe
en: Endless Steps
Endlose Treppe
ArtistMax Bill
Year1991 (1991)
MediumGranite
SubjectPrincipal of Hope
LocationWilhelm-Hack-Museum, Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Coordinates49°28′49″N 8°26′38″E

It stands near the Wilhelm-Hack-Museum in the city-center of Ludwigshafen am Rhein. According to the artist, the 19 winding steps of granite, which stand nearly 10 meters, are supposed to represent Ernst Bloch's "principle of hope".


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