Dietrich Klinge’s sculpture “Gordian VII” manages to create corporality without physical volume and gives a two and a half meter high bronze sculpture a touch of weightlessness. The figure was shown alongside sculptures and graphics by his teacher Alfred Hrdlicka within a gallery accrochage. The title of the figure could refer to the legend of the Gordian knot, in which it was said that whoever could untie the insoluble knot on King Gordian’s chariot would gain dominion over all of Asia Minor. Alexander the Great broke the Gordian knot with his sword and conquered all of Asia Minor. A legend as a parable for a cycle of maintaining power – endurance – and fall. AB