Guardians of Time (art)

The Guardians of Time is an art project of the Austrian sculptor Manfred Kielnhofer.

Kielnhofer has always been interested in the human being as a model and potential source of danger, and believes that mankind is watched and protected by strange characters.

In 2006 he created the first life-size Time Guardians for the Skulpturenpark Artpark in Linz - a piece that resembles an assembly of monks.

In 2012, Kielnhofer designed the "Mini guards" as a limited edition made out of plastic in various colors that can be illuminated from within.

In 2014, ancient giant people statues were shown at both the Festival of Lights in Berlin and at the 56th Venice Biennale Of Art.