In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall the German Embassy invites you to a special event exploring the connection between art, history, and community with Mrs. Anna von Arnim-Rosenthal, Director of the East Side Gallery in Berlin.

The East Side Gallery is an outdoor art gallery in Berlin, built on a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. Immediately after the fall of the Berlin Wall, artists transformed the former wall into a 1.3- kilometre-long artwork. With over 100 graffiti by artists from around the world, the gallery reflects the themes of hope and reconciliation and is a reminder of the division of Germany. Mrs. Anna von Arnim-Rosenthal shares how the Berlin wall transformed from a symbol ofthe Cod War to a symbol of connection, dialogue and reunification.

In a second part, we shift the focus on the local perspective. Together with well-known street artist Twenty Three we will discuss on the topics of walls and explore the theme of separation and art.

Participants:
– Mrs. Anna von Arnim-Rosenthal, Director East Side Gallery Berlin
– Twenty Three, Street Artist based in Nicosia
– Mr. Marios Epaminondas, Facilitator, Association for Historical Dialogue and Research

Registrations until 11.11. to ku-10@niko.diplo.de

The event is supported by the ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen.