Sunday, February 8, 2009

Berlin July 07

I had really limited time in Berlin, and I was disorganised as hell, so I hadn't sorted out any artists to meet. This was my own fault because people had made some suggestions when I was still in Melbourne but I hadn't followed them up. Anyway, despite this, it was a pretty nice first visit. Stayed in a hostel close to Mitte, and spent the first day resting, then the next cruising around on a fat-wheeled bicycle that I hired. I can see why so many artists love this city. It has a really chilled vibe, and so many interesting crumbling buildings to squat in and/or paint. I missed the Berlin wall though! I was still on my bicycle, went off the edge of my map, spent ages cruising around trying to work out where I was, and then had to rush to get the bike back before the hire place shut. That was a bit disappointing!

This tower mostly kept me orientated!




The Brandenburg Gate





The Jewish Memorial. This and the museum were incredible. 





Dom Berlin






Met these kids painting a wall - they gave me some good directions for graff places.


Slobben.




Faile Collective.




Don't know who this is, but I love it......

Banksy.



Unknown.