In December 2022, a group of sculptures by Franz West was erected on Esteplatz in Vienna-Erdberg, the location of his last studio in Vienna.

From the very beginning of his artistic career, Franz West questioned the view that art objects can only be viewed reflectively. Even his earliest sculptural works, created from the mid-1970s onwards and later called Passstücke, were intended to actively involve the viewer as an equal counterpart in the process of experiencing art. The Passstücke were to be taken off the plinth and "used" - only this would give the sculptures their true meaning and complete them. The seating objects created from the early 1980s onwards, which also invite use, took this idea further. Here, too, the reactions to the work are understood as an integral part of the work itself. Later, Franz West became interested in the idea that an interaction with the viewer takes place on a mental level. The works can be stimuli for reflection, which the artist himself often encouraged in the form of titles or texts. The large group of outdoor sculptures should also be seen in this context.

Franz West (1947-2012) created sculptures for outdoor spaces from 1996 onwards. By 2012, he had created several hundred such works, which represent an important part of his oeuvre. First, he had models made that visualized his idea and served as a template for the assistants for the execution by determining the dimensions and colour scheme.The work was then executed in its original size.By choosing bright, bold colors, he deliberately placed the objects in contrast to nature and the urban space. The project is a cooperation between the Franz West Private Foundation and KÖR Kunst im öffentlichen Raum, Vienna.