Back in Berlin, back in Germany! I was so relieved to be in a place where I a) could navigate successfully around the city, b) speak the language and understand signs, and c) sleep in my own bed. In fact, I was surprised how at how eased I felt once I was back in the Hauptbahnhof.
Classes are back in full swing-- we actually have work this week and the next, which is shocking. I explored an area around Kreuzburg, in order to prepare for a Referat (oral presentation). This is Oberbaumbrücke, an important landmark in Berlin.
A detail shot of the interior of the bridge, which is a double-decked bridge, with a pedestrian walkway, a level for cars, and a level for the U-Bahn.
The view from the bridge.
Oberbaumbrücke was surrounded by lots of art, both official (the East Side Gallery) and unofficial art (graffiti in general, but beautiful nonetheless).
More views from the bridge.
More art.
This one is a little disturbing...
I'm not sure what this installation is, but it had a little path that wended its way through statues that was quite charming.
Another installation on the Kreuzburg side of the bridge.
There was also an art installation on the bridge itself. At night, two light boxes at opposite ends of the bridge play Stein-Papier-Schere (rock-paper-scissors). The neon lights are controlled by a generator, which randomly generate the contours of an outstretched hand, a fist, or a hand with two splayed fingers. The installation, according to the artist, is built on a spot where two political systems contronted each other and explores how decisions are made.
A last glimpse of the Oberbaumbrücke.
Classes are back in full swing-- we actually have work this week and the next, which is shocking. I explored an area around Kreuzburg, in order to prepare for a Referat (oral presentation). This is Oberbaumbrücke, an important landmark in Berlin.
A detail shot of the interior of the bridge, which is a double-decked bridge, with a pedestrian walkway, a level for cars, and a level for the U-Bahn.
The view from the bridge.
Oberbaumbrücke was surrounded by lots of art, both official (the East Side Gallery) and unofficial art (graffiti in general, but beautiful nonetheless).
More views from the bridge.
More art.
This one is a little disturbing...
I'm not sure what this installation is, but it had a little path that wended its way through statues that was quite charming.
Another installation on the Kreuzburg side of the bridge.
There was also an art installation on the bridge itself. At night, two light boxes at opposite ends of the bridge play Stein-Papier-Schere (rock-paper-scissors). The neon lights are controlled by a generator, which randomly generate the contours of an outstretched hand, a fist, or a hand with two splayed fingers. The installation, according to the artist, is built on a spot where two political systems contronted each other and explores how decisions are made.
A last glimpse of the Oberbaumbrücke.
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