The artwork
The work Don’t Miss a Sec by Monica Bonvicini (1965) created amazement, surprise and liveliness in the heart of Rotterdam. Positioned next to the steps of the City Hall, the sculpture seemed to be nothing more than a perfect reflective cube. But upon closer inspection we realise that it provides a minimalist space for a public lavatory with a 360-degree view of the surroundings through the crystal clear glass. Even during ‘intimate moments’ the user need not miss a second of what is going on in the street outside.
Year
2003