The Historical Importance of Berlin’s Wall Graffiti
The best known is Berlin wall, which divided East and West Germany for 28 years , from 1961 to 1989, was not only the concrete barrier but the reflection of the Cold War… On the wall it was possible to see the dreams, goals and even anger of people living in the shade of a wall. Today, such graffiti are considered to be significant historical descriptions of an age of increased tension and suffering.
East Side Gallery: The Longest Preserved Section
The best-known place depicting the graffiti at the Berlin Wall is East Side Gallery. This section is in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and it is roughly 1,3 km long and runs along the Spree River. East Side Gallery is public art on the Berlin Wall where over one hundred paintings can be seen from dozens of different artists. This place is replete with some of the best and most provocative graffiti one can imagine – the “Fraternal Kiss” among them.
Mauerpark: A Lively Hub for Street Art
Today, Mauerpark located in Prenzlauer Berg is also famous for quite a sensational Sunday marketplace as well as covered parts of the Berlin walls with graffiti. Unlike the East Side Gallery, Mauerpark is not as well maintained but is popular with Wall artists who find remnants of the Wall for their artistic designs. It is possible to see the aerosol painters at work and even paint under the organization’s tutorials.
Bernauer Strasse: Historical Remembrance
Bernauer Strasse is in the middle of the city of Berlin, and it is an historic address, since this was one of the locations where the Wall was built. It has therefore been turned into a ground where one part of the remaining wall and an authentically refurbished checkpoint tower and other educative installations can still be seen. This means that the graffiti you can locate here are originals in so far as they are cover art imitated copies, pay homage to the old graffiti.
More Places with Berlin Wall Graffiti
The three most famous spots always associated with graffiti are the East Side Gallery, Mauerpark, and Bernauer Strasse; however, there are several other places to visit. These include the segments in the information center in Mitte and the outdoor exhibition of the crimes of the Nazi regime and division of Berlin; the Topography of Terror.
Sustaining and Safeguarding Murals on The Berlin Wall
Unfortunately over the time many Berlin Wall graffiti were damaged or vandalized and, or deteriorated due to exposure in open air. Local government and various organizations do their utmost to ensure that we are able to safeguard these priceless art works. One can only add onto the existing artwork and anything written by other individuals, visitors should avoid any writings, drawings that may harm the existing art on the walls.
In Conclusion
The graffiti also showed that the spirit of people was as divided as the wall and also an animated sign of a united Germany. East Side Gallery, Mauerpark, Bernauer Strasse and others are other places that have provided perfect display for street art that came into existence during one of the most defining era of history. That is, if you travelled to Berlin and joined the locals in appreciating the above graffiti, you will be astonished to discover the past, present and the future of this city.
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