With the arrival of the Berlin Wall, this bridge became part of the border between East and West. It became an official pedestrian border crossing for West Berlin residents only in […]
Street art is transient by its nature. This site has been a well known and much loved site for two murals by street artist Blu, in conjunction with JR. In […]
Berlin abounds in street art, and the city’s doors have earned plenty of artistic attention. Here is just a small selection. – – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 June 2017 Posted as […]
This mural was created for the Neon Chocolate Arts Festival in Berlin in summer 2016. And here’s a mural showing glimpses of its creation: – . Copyright Debbie Smyth, 19 […]
The Berliner Stadtschloss was a royal palace, winter residence of the Kings of Prussia and the German Emperors, originally built in the fifteenth century. It was subject to seriously damage during WWII. […]