East Side Gallery
Germany
East Gallery of the graffiti wall
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:47
Welcome to the East Side Gallery, a 1,316-meter-long section of the Berlin Wall that stands today as the largest open-air gallery in the world and a monumental symbol of freedom. Following the fall of the Wall in November 1989,…
Listen in the app2The Fraternal Kiss — A Political Satire1:28
Perhaps the most iconic mural in the entire gallery is 'My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love' by Russian artist Dmitri Vrubel, commonly known as the 'Fraternal Kiss.' This painting depicts the famous socialist fraternal…
Listen in the app3The Trabant Breakthrough — A Symbol of Escaping1:21
Another standout piece is Birgit Kinder's mural, 'Test the Best,' which features a Trabant—the iconic East German car—bursting through the Berlin Wall. The license plate on the car reads 'Nov 9-89,' the date the Wall fell. …
Listen in the app4The Overcoming of Boundaries — Global Perspectives1:25
The East Side Gallery is unique because of its international character. Artists from across the globe, including from Japan, France, and the United States, contributed their visions of peace and unity. …
Listen in the app5Preservation and Conflict — Art vs. Real Estate1:26
Despite its status as a protected monument, the East Side Gallery has faced numerous threats from urban development. Located on prime real estate with a direct view of the Spree, the land around the wall is highly attractive to…
Listen in the app6The Oberbaum Bridge — A Gateway Rediscovered1:27
At the southern end of the East Side Gallery stands the Oberbaum Bridge, one of Berlin's most beautiful and historic landmarks. This double-decked bridge, with its distinctive red-brick towers and neo-Gothic arches, was built in…
Listen in the app7The Spree River — A Fluid Border1:26
Running parallel to the East Side Gallery is the Spree River, which served as the actual border line during the division of the city. While the wall was built several meters back on the East Berlin side, the water itself belonged…
Listen in the app8Thierry Noir and the First Painters1:21
Among the artists who defined the East Side Gallery, Thierry Noir holds a special place. Noir was one of the first people to illegally paint the Wall on the West Berlin side in the 1980s, an act of defiance intended to…
Listen in the app9Final Reflections — The Wall of Remembrance1:23
As we conclude our journey along the East Side Gallery, we are left with a powerful impression of Berlin's ability to transform trauma into beauty. This kilometer of concrete is more than just an art exhibition; it is a living…
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What is East Side Gallery?
East Side Gallery is a place in Germany with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 13 min 04 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.5050, 13.4397 |
| Last updated |
