Works of art that use ladders:
- Thomas Kilpper, Anemonevej surprises (2012)
- Martin Puryear, Ladder for Booker T. Washington (1996)
- Jonathan Borofsky, Walking to the Sky (2004)
- Leandro Erlich, Window and Ladder (PS1 New Orleans, 2008)
- Joseph Beuys, Scala Napoletana(1985)
- Vito Acconci, 20 Foot Ladder for Any Size Wall (1979-81)
- Alighiero Boetti, ladder and chair, A-frame (1966)
- Michael Chrisman, Christmas At Innovation Drive (2011)
- Daniel Douke, Ace, Acrylic on Masonite (1979)
- Fischli & Weiss, The Way Things Go (film still) (1987)
- Jeff Koons, Caterpillar Ladder (2003)
- Katrin Sigurdardottir, High Plane V (2006)
- Chris Engman, The Playground (2006)
- Melanie Bonajo, Are All Clichés True 03: Janneke (2007)
- Doris Salcedo, Windowed House IV (1994): (a frame that is shaped like a ladder)
- Mark di Suvero, Ladderpiece (1961-2)
- Johannes Vogl, Watching the waves (2005)
- Elmgreen & Dragset, How are you today? (2002)