Tag Archives: Germany

Madiba the Great

Posted on 09/12/2013 by layyla

I know Poland does not seem likely a place to be influenced by and – now – struck with the loss of the great Nelson Mandela. And yet, here too we are touched deeply with his passing. I know there … Continue reading →

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For the love of libraries! 3

Posted on 08/06/2013 by layyla

Taking you on another part of the journey thought the interesting libraries around the world, this time, unlike in the first and second part I won’t focus on the distinctions I have previously pictured – libraries from the Old and … Continue reading →

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Quest: provoking spring.

Posted on 10/04/2013 by layyla

It is my quest right here and now. It’s April 10th and the snow is still around. Lots of it, in fact. And no, this is not normal by any standards I know. We had only 3 sunny, warm day … Continue reading →

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Scattered Crowd

Posted on 16/11/2012 by layyla

“Scattered Crowd” is an exhibit by William Forsythe, currently on display at the Bockenheimer Depot in Frankfurt, Germany. The installation inhibits the beauty of space and the emptiness of human emotion. The use of space from the suspending balloon leaves room for … Continue reading →

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Everybode wants to be special

Posted on 27/09/2012 by layyla

  This cute mural by Zed1 is somewhere in Germany. I absolutely adore it…

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Fasade painted with summer joy

Posted on 26/09/2012 by layyla

Somewhere in Germany…it looks as if some crazy architect misplaced the old garden fence and then went on a watercolour spree, planting some flowers here and there in odd manner. Wish the buildings here underwent such a change by some … Continue reading →

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Tree concert

Posted on 24/09/2012 by layyla

The ground below an immense chestnut tree in Berlin’s Montbijoupark is aglow with green polymer membranes that produce sound from the impact of falling nuts. ‘Tree Concert’ is a temporary installation that aims to raise awareness of the diminishing stock of trees … Continue reading →

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In memory of the protests at Tiananmen Square

Posted on 08/09/2012 by layyla

By A.SignL from the Captain Borderline crew. In memory of the protests at “Tiananmen Square” in China 1989. In Cologne (Köln), Germany. In collaboration with Amnesty International and colorrevoluion e.V to create awareness about humans rights violations in China. As found at: http://www.streetartutopia.com

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Red ball project

Posted on 05/09/2012 by layyla

In Germany. Artist: Kurt Perschke.

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Duck race

Posted on 24/06/2012 by layyla

Every year in July Dreisam river, in the German region of Schwarzwald, near the city of Freiburg, becomes for one day a location for a fun and unusual race. About 700 plastic yellow ducks race for charity. Everyone can buy … Continue reading →

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