Top to bottom: January 2015, September 2014, March 2014 (via Berghain) Underground design Berghain & nightlife flyers Be inspired by multiple generations of artistry that has come to represent freedom and unity in this previously divided capital. Regardless the style or scope of the work, the art here is meant to be impermanent, and something you see on this visit could be gone by tomorrow. Up north in Prenzlauer Berg you can view a different kind of art, as the wall segment here is covered in graffiti works, which range from large-scale to some name scribbling. In Friedrichshain’s East Side Gallery, perhaps the more postcard-friendly of the two, officially commissioned murals line the length of this section of the wall for memorable imagery that has become synonymous with the image of the city. Check out the differences between these two maintained sections of the wall that have each been given over to artistic visions. All history aside, you can tell at this ultimate sight, first and foremost, how artistically minded Berlin is as a city. No visit to Berlin is complete without paying homage to the wall that once stood to separate East and West Berlin. Also, you can be sure that anyone you meet there will have an equal interest to you in this kind of full font-al nudity.įor more information, please visit their website. A great place to get inspired by industrial history and its use of lettering. This museum values physical signage in an age of digitalization. Each example includes the name of the fonts used and their original locations. The collection is of soon-to-be lost or fading signage and comes from a variety of cultures. Known as the ‘Buchstaben Museum’ in German, this hall is unique in that it is one of the only museums worldwide entirely dedicated to typography outside of its original context. Photo: Gerben van Heijningen (via flickr) To make an appointment, visit their website. While the works can be extreme and abstract, what strikes most about this artistic space is the way it encourages the viewer to consider the way a space changes the way our works are seen – reminding designers to always consider the end role of their project. Many of the works here, which will remain for 4 years at a time before shifting, are taken directly from art festivals like the Venice Biennalle or Art: Basel. Now the space is in what art lovers can hope is its final (at least for now) incarnation as an art gallery with some of the most forward-thinking art pieces from contemporary culture. It exists in a stone building that went from beign a Nazi bunker before transitioning into a Soviet era prison and a underground nightclub after the fall of the Berlin Wall. While not specifically design related, Sammlung Boros has got to be one of the coolest galleries in the world. Bauhaus has made an undoubtable contribution to the field of graphic design and you can see exhibits of how it all began here with sights like László Maholy-Nagy’s early poster designs and Paul Klee’s color theories.įor more information, please visit their website. The design ideas fostered by the pre-WWII era school covered architecture, visual design and industrial design.Īll of these elements are apparent here in the museum, which is housed in a Gropius-designed building. Germany’s claim to fame in the realm of design is far and beyond the Bauhaus school of design, which was founded in Berlin itself in 1919 by Walter Gropius. Museums, galleries and creative sights Bauhaus Museum Whether you look at official institutions or simply wander the streets, you will find more than a dash of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. With its storied history, emerging popularity as one of the coolest cities in the world, and its title as a UNESCO City of Design, there is a lot to look for – and look at – when visiting the German capital.
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