Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Amsterdam Airport Clock Installation Impresses Indian Traveler
Imagine a giant clock at the airport that looks like someone is inside drawing the hands!
It's actually a video!
At Amsterdam Airport, there's an art installation called the Schiphol Clock.
It was created by an artist, Maarten Baas.
The clock has a video that shows a man 'drawing' the hands with a paintbrush, but it's a recording that loops so it always tells the right time.
People are amazed by the cool design, while some find it a bit slow to see the time.
The installation is popular, with a video of it getting over a million views!
An Indian traveler was amazed by the 'Human Watch' art installation at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The 'Schiphol Clock' is an art installation by Dutch artist Maarten Baas.
The clock appears to show a man drawing the hands.
The hands are displayed via a 12-hour video loop.
The installation has gained popularity online.
- Who
- An Indian traveler and Dutch artist Maarten Baas.
- What
- An art installation at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- When
- The time is displayed in real time, with the video updating every minute.
- Where
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands.
- Why
- To create a unique and captivating way to display time.
- Installation Name
- Schiphol Clock
- Location
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Artist
- Maarten Baas
- Description
- Art installation featuring a video of a man 'drawing' the clock hands
- Mechanism
- 12-hour video loop