Art Basel is barely over before the next highlight follows with the UEFA Women's Euro 2025. And the fact that culture and sport go hand in hand in Basel is exemplified by Klaus Littmann's temporary art intervention: under the title ‘Bridge Kick’, five giant footballs have been emblazoned on the Mittlere Brücke since last week.

The diameter of the oversized footballs corresponds to the roadway width of eleven metres. Due to their size, the balls have an impressive effect - both for passers-by on site and from a bird's eye view. The artist says: "With my temporary art interventions, I deliberately want to go where people are out and about. In this way, the public space becomes a projection surface for encounters, dialogue and new perspectives."

Five balls, five matches

The number of balls refers to the five matches taking place in Basel, including the opening match on 2 July and the final match on 27 July. Each ball represents a match and is both an eye-catcher and the bearer of a clear message. This is because one of the central elements of ‘Bridge Kick’ is participation: before each game, the teams involved are invited to sign one of the objects on the bridge. This symbolic gesture is intended as an expression of mutual respect and shared experience beyond the competition. In this way, the entire installation could become a unique testimony to lived cohesion - and the bridge itself a lively meeting place for fans and players.

The link between the fan zones

The fan zones at Barfüsserplatz and Messeplatz will open their doors at 3 pm on 1 July 2025. The Mittlere Brücke will not only be a historical landmark, but also the connecting element between the two fan zones. ‘With this art intervention, we are generating the desired attention for women's football,’ Sabine Horvath, the overall project manager of the UEFA Women's Euro in Basel, is convinced and adds: ‘With Bridge Kick, unique images of Basel will be created on the ground and from the air that will go around the world.’

More footballs to welcome guests at EuroAirport

The same football motif has been rolling along the baggage carousels at EuroAirport since the week before last, greeting guests in a playful and creative way. The ‘Am laufenden Ball’ installation was also realised by Klaus Littmann and is a living symbol of the anticipation and football fever in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 host city of Basel. The installation is also part of EuroAirport's diverse welcome and advertising measures for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 in Basel.