Johannes Pfeiffer
germany (1954)
/ THE WORK
limes, 2001
steel and marble
In Latin, the word limes indicates the border that existed between “barbarians” and Romans 2000 years ago. The contemporary border imagined by Pfeiffer for the Park, composed of 47 stainless steel rods surmounted by a white Carrara marble stone, is however very distant from the conception of a border that separates peoples and lands and brings with it the idea of prohibition, or even armed defence.
Limes is here, paradoxically, an open border in every sense: it simply distinguishes that part of the Sculpture Park cared for by man from the untouched nearby areas. The choice of materials similar to a minimalist aesthetic means that Limes relates to the surrounding forest in an organic way. Under a certain light, the steel rods seem to dematerialize, so that the white stones give the impression of floating, almost as if they were small puffs of clouds or smoke integrated into the greenery. The focal point of this installation is contained in the contrast between the closed shapes, the density and the colour of the marble, a natural material, opposed to the vertical, thin and artificial stainless steel. Limes is a rewarding work for these sculptural qualities, but also for the way in which it generates the contemplation of former borders, such as the Berlin Wall and the Great Wall of China, whose original function has been replaced, transforming them today into tourist attractions. Limes suggests that there remain many kinds of boundaries that still need to be crossed.
Johannes Pfeiffer
germany (1954)
BIOGRAPHY
Born in Ulm in Germany in 1954, Johannes Pfeiffer lives and works between Turin (Italy) and Berlin (Germany). In 1980 he received an Economics and Commerce degree from Berlin’s Free University, after which he studied sculpture at the Accademia delle Belle Arti first in Rome, then Carrara, before dedicating himself, in 1985, to Land Art and environmental installations. In 1988 he moved to Turin but began to travel with increasing frequency to carry out projects in Europe and around the world. He has been awarded various prizes and scholarships in Germany. In 1991 his contribution to an aesthetic solution to address Pisa’s leaning tower was particularly appreciated by critics. Pfeiffer specializes in site-specific works of art, created specifically for the space in which they are installed: his work explores the architecture, space and nature of the site in which it is placed. A visionary artist, Johannes Pfeiffer spends long periods sailing in his yacht.
USEFUL INFORMATION
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HOW TO REACH US
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By paved road from Siena, take the SP408 to Ponte a Bozzone. Turn left at the church and follow the signs for Pievasciata / Sculpture Park. We are about 15 km from Siena.
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THE WALK
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The walk round the Park is about 1,5 km and it is suitable for baby buggies and wheelchair users. Upon request we offer a tour of the Park in an electric buggy for those with mobility issues. Contact us for further information.
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OPENING HOURS AND TICKETS
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Winter Opening Hours
Until 26th October 2024 ( open all week)
Monday – Friday 10.00-17.00
Saturday & Sunday 10.00-18.0027th October -10th November open all week)
Monday – Sunday 10.00-16.0011th November- 2nd March 2025 excluding Christmas /New Year period
Monday,Wednesday & Friday 10.00-14.00
Saturday & Sunday 10.00-16.00
Tuesday & Thursday closedChristmas/New Year opening 23rd December-6th January 2025
From 23rd December -6th January
10.00-16.00Closed 25th & 26th December
Tickets: €10 adults | € 5 reduced – under 18 yrs | Free 0-4 yrs
Booking is not necessary. The Chianti Sculpture Park APP – available for free on Apple Store and Google Play Store – is an excellent audio guide!
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GROUPS
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Groups of more than 12 people are asked to book entry in advance, to facilitate organisation.
Guided tours are available in Italian and English upon reservation.
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A VISIT FOR EVERYONE
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The visit to the Park lasts an hour and a half on average and it is absolutely suitable for children! Our four-legged friends are welcome providing they are kept on a lead and any ‘deposits’ are removed! The park does not have a restaurant, but we will be happy to recommend some restaurants that can be reached by car in a few minutes. A picnic area is available.
CHIANTI SCULPTURE PARK
Strada provinciale 9, 48
53019 Pievasciata - Castelnuovo Berardenga (Si)
P.I. 01181460526 C.F. 92044080528
Phone: +39 0577 357151 E-mail: info@parcosculturechianti.it
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