Postcards from Berlin: artworks by JR and Interbrigadas
Street Art in the German capital is very much varied and alive; many artworks continue to be created and a number of artists thrive in this interesting city. Berlin offers a very wide collection of street art on its wall and streets through stencils, paste-ups, cut-outs or scratchitis.
For your pretty eyes, I just thought I would share a couple of artworks which really caught my eye.
French photographer JR caused quite a stir with his paste-up project face to face which some consider the biggest illegal photo exhibition ever. Through his art, JR aims to raise raising awareness within conflicts by showing each side faces of personalities amongst their opposition; this Graffiti can be spotted at Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point which divided East and West Germany during the Cold War. More than just a funny face.
Also spotted the striking wall of the Mercure Hotel in Mitte, by Street Artist Interbrigadas. That’s some seriously positive PR / WOM for Hotel Mercure if you ask me!
For more Street Art stuff, check out the Berlin Street Art Flickr pool. For more Berlin awesomeness, check out James’ Uberlin Blog.
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