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The art of this storied city, political or otherwise, tends toward the gritty, the weird and the reliably cutting-edge. Berlin’s East Side Gallery is a long stretch of wall segments muraled shortly ...
I'm a New Yorker who went to Berlin expecting a historical wonderland, but found an unexpected hub of lush parks and ...
BERLIN (Reuters Life!) - Daniel Rodan, Berlin's leather fashion designer to the stars, unveiled a new collection of Berlin Wall art-themed clothing on Tuesday as part of the 20th anniversary ...
The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 was a seminal moment in 20th century history, paving the way for German reunification. Many segments, both large and small, were preserved for ...
BERLIN — Tens of thousands of people celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in Germany’s capital on Saturday with open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating ...
On Nov. 9, 1989, after nearly three decades of dividing the East section of the city from the West, the Berlin Wall fell. During the height of the Cold War, unauthorized crossings could result in ...
Three Fairview High School students grew fascinated with the protest art of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War — the designs, illustrations and other artistic graffiti — after studying the subject in ...
The German capital has many ruins that bear witness to its tumultuous history. Stretches of the Berlin Wall are preserved as a reminder of the pain wrought by political division during the Cold War, ...
After moments of great upheaval, scars can last for generations. By Jenny Erpenbeck The best time to visit the sprawling city of Berlin begins in spring, when the city’s outdoor spaces are bustling ...
“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,” wrote Robert Frost, and history would seem to bear him out. The Great Wall of China, Hadrian’s Wall, and, though the jury may still be out, Trump’s ...