Community | April 20, 2009 | 8 comments

Berlin Wall to get a facelift

source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/apr/19/berlin-wall-freedom-painters

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"The concrete has been scrubbed, the graffiti removed, the metal de-rusted and now Thierry Noir, the first artist to paint on the Berlin Wall, is set to start all over again.

"We need to restore it to protect it for future generations," Noir said. "The wall will never be a thing of beauty, and nor should it. Too many people died because of it. It is there to remind a future generation of what happened."

Noir, who says he personally painted about three miles of the wall with his trademark figures, has devoted years to tracking down lumps taken by people as mementos or sold by dealers. "I found two big blocks being used as urinals in a Las Vegas casino. It's disgusting. The wall is a work of art and a historical monument."

The artists - from 21 different countries - who painted the wall 20 years ago have been painstakingly traced and paid to return to Berlin to re-create their works once the wall, badly damaged by years of vandalism, exhaust fumes, harsh weather and souvenir hunters, has been resurfaced."
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8 comments // Berlin Wall to get a facelift

  • explonatura
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      explonatura  

    • I actually have one of his paintings and had the pleasure to met him, he is a really cool guy and his work should be promoted beyond the wall, he gives a face to all those whom died trying to scape Berlin!

    • 3 years ago
  • Highr0ller
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      Highr0ller [removed]  

    • Are the Israelis thinking of painting the Gaza -Berlin Wall.

      Perhaps instead of wearing tee shirts with the pictures of dead Palestinian babies they can paint pictures of the thousands and thousands of dead Palestinian babies along their new Gaza=Berlin Wall.

      GENOCIDE WALL.

    • 3 years ago
  • Highr0ller
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      Highr0ller [removed]  

    • Are the Israelis thinking of painting the Gaza -Berlin Wall.

      Perhaps instead of wearing tee shirts with the pictures of dead Palestinian babies they can paint pictures of the thousands and thousands of dead Palestinian babies along their new Gaza=Berlin Wall.

      GENOCIDE WALL.

    • 3 years ago
  • RonenA
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      RonenA  
    • Highr0ller:

      Buddy, this is about Israel.
      I didn't read this article to read about Israel. Talk about Israel on articles about Israel. I should not have to explain this to people. Pushing your point by plastering it on articles it has nothing to do with does not aid your idea - it does the opposite.

    • 3 years ago
  • sicksadworld
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      sicksadworld  

    • This is truly amazing. The wall will have a new life and still serve as a reminder of the war. I cant wait to see the finished product, its epic yall.

    • 3 years ago
  • BushDoctor02
  • antifence_sitter
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      antifence_sitter  

    • This is completely agreeable. It's a good example of human's ability to bend things at their will and restore the past while making it into something beautiful now. This will bring a better and new understanding of the wall for people yet to see it, and it's exciting to know that some people are still willing to change such an imperative piece of history with adequate dignity.

    • 3 years ago
  • millerke
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      millerke  

    • I think this is awesome! The wall should be protected and refurbished. It's such a powerful reminder of the horrible things we do to each other and the art on it is an inspiring testament to the hope and resilience of the human spirit. As well as some totally awesome political art! :)

    • 3 years ago
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