Made of glass and steel, the Needle seems to float above the street. Without resting anywhere, it simply hangs at its centre from the steel structure of the Blue Bubble.
Needle
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The Kunsthaus Needle is a floating glass platform that offers visitors unique views over the historic city centre, the Schloßberg and clock tower. At the same time, it provides fascinating glimpses of the exhibition spaces. The Needle is also often used as an event space or extension of the exhibition area.
Key facts about the Needle
Structure
Built in
The Needle was completed in 2003 together with the Kunsthaus, as part of the project Graz – European Capital of Culture.
Weight
The construction of the Needle weighs around 60 tons, highlighting its stability and impressive load-bearing capacity despite the delicate glass architecture.
40 Meters
Dimensions: The roughly four-metre wide and 40-metre long Needle rises 24 metres from the Kunsthaus above the ground, and is integrated perfectly within its surroundings.
24 Meters
Height: It is located on the top level of the Kunsthaus, approximately 24 meters above ground level.
4 Meters
Width: The Needle has a width of approximately 4 meters.
Audio Insights at Kunsthaus Graz
Focus on the Needle
A Video Collection to Dive Into
Artworks and Projects in the Needle
Exhibition
Plamen Dejanoff
Heritage Project II
Kunsthaus Graz
23.05. - 30.06.2024
Installation
Finnegan Shannon
Do you want us here or not (MMK) – Bench 2, 2021
Finnegan Shannon's work deals with the topic of accessibility and equal rights for people with disabilities.The development of seating furniture with white, often amusingly provocative lettering indicates that public spaces often forget to provide enough seating. Sitting is democratic. Because seated people are at eye level, relaxed and facing each other.
The Needle as an Expanded Space for Exhibitions and Mediation
Ausstellungsansicht Azra Akšamija. Sanctuary, Kunsthaus Graz 2024
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Familienrundgang
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Oliver Ressler, What Is Democracy, Kunsthaus Graz 2019
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