Welcome to Berlin, the energetic capital of Germany that came into being as a united city only in 1990, though, it was always famous. However, millions of tourists and locals would have never seen the great number of galleries and museums in the city yet there is a whole different unrecognized galaxy of art hidden from the general public. Join us in this blog post as we bring you on a tour to discover Berlin’s street art walking. Therefore, put on your best sandal/comfortable footwear and lets begin,,depth!!
1. First of all, mitigate by starting on the East Side Gallery.
Start your tour at the East Side Gallery that is actual artwork painted on a remaining Berlin Wall on the East side. Leveraging a length of about 1.3 kilometers, this lively gallery features over 100 murals painted by artists from all over the world. Altogether the artwork forms a historical, political, and personal narrative which make them an important cultural site.
2. Walk through Street Art in Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg also possesses an untamed, ’hipster’ attitude, and boasts the best selection of street art in the entire city. Go for a walk around the streets and small yards of this neighborhood, and you will encounters a rich degree of intensively painted and intellectually narrated murals. Overall from politically charged works to abstractions, there are elements at every quarter of the museum. It is also important to check out Cuvrystraße, Oranienstraße and the Görlitzer Park to get the best of Kreuzberg’s art.
3. Visit Tacheles Art House
A tour of Berlin’s subcultural art scene cannot be made without paying a visit to the Tacheles Art House. Since when an occupied building it became an art collective, Tacheles is the emblem of the liberal and creative spirit of Berlin. This was once a thriving art hub and though it is no longer operational it still brings life to onlookers. Watch as its walls hosts stunning street art and recall the day it became the canvas of an artistic movement.
4. Learn about Berlin’s Urban Nation Museum
If looking for a guided tour, then the Urban Nation Museum is your place to go. This particular art gallery comprises of the modern and postmodern artwork in particular area of concentration is urban and street art. See the fabulous graffiti and installations painting the walls as well. Make sure to check their hours online for any special temporary exhibitions or any artist’s talk which might be going on when you’re free to visit.
5. Join a Street Art Tour
However, if you are interested in gaining more detailed insight of the Berlin’s underground artistic culture practices, it is advisable to engage a street art tour. There are specialised companies which will guide you through various districts, telling you about the art pieces, their significance and the creators. Such tours make for a very educating experience and help promote artists and cause-related street art projects. A win-win situation!
6. Visit RAW-Gelände
RAW-Gelände a former train repair yard that has become a hub for counterculture in Berlin is also one of the destinations that should not be missed. This giant production line comprises several clubs, galleries and wall arts configurations. Go wandering slowly around and you will be able to find out unknown wonders all around.
Conclusion
Street art in Berlin has grown and is constantly developing more and more, as has been exemplified in this movie and all through the city. From the lengthy murals which are painted on the exterior eastern side of Berlin to the backstreets of Kreuzberg, to the ruins of the Tacheles art house, every single art-lover will find something uniquely interesting there. Please remember to bring along both physical bags to pack along with your curiosity, explorer mindset and an open mind. Berlin awaits!
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