{"id":9063,"date":"2020-06-14T17:03:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T15:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fernwehmotive.de\/?p=9063"},"modified":"2025-05-24T16:10:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T14:10:03","slug":"art-park-tegel-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fernwehmotive.de\/en\/art-park-tegel-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Park Tegel - the Graffiti Skyscrapers of Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"

The once grey panel buildings in the south of Tegel have taken on a new colour. The graffiti skyscrapers proudly tower above all other blocks of flats and trees in the surrounding area. The largest murals in Berlin extend to over 17 floors. Although they are somewhat remote, they can be seen from far away. And they have become a \"must see\" for all street art fans in Berlin. Here you can find out everything you need to know for your visit to Art Park Tegel and take a look at the works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Concrete Slab Buildings become Art - the Art Park Tegel develops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prefabricated housing is usually grey and anything but beautiful. But with chronic housing shortages, the so called \"Platte\" has its justification. With its purpose-optimised building style and effective construction method, it offers many people affordable living space. In addition, the large facades of the buildings offer room for new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gewobag housing association and the URBAN NATION artist network also saw this. As part of the \"One Wall\" project, URBAN NATION regularly invites international street art artists to decorate Berlin wall by wall. In the summer of 2016, it was the turn of six walls from the prefabricated apartment buildings in Nehringer Strasse. Art Park Tegel was born - one of the largest outdoor galleries in Berlin. There are now eight gigantic murals measuring 42 x 16 meters. That is Street Art in large format!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Park Tegel, Berlin - General plan of the Murals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

URBAN NATION<\/strong><\/a> is a network for artists, projects and neighbourhood of the Berliner Leben Foundation. Motto: \"Connect. Create. Care.\" Berliner Leben, on the other hand, is a foundation of the municipal housing association Gewobag and was founded in 2013. Its aim is the continuous and sustainable development of Berlin's neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tankpetrol und Queen Kong: 2268 miles & Luchadora Pachamama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Within seven days Tankpetrol and Queen Kong painted a significant statement on the wall at Neheimer Strasse 4: The Pilot Girl (left side, painted by Tankpetrol) watches over everything and fights for space and freedom. Later she returns transformed and shows her second face: Luchadora Pachamama (right side, painted by Queen Kong). She is now fighting for the preservation of nature, for justice, security and a home for all people. Regardless of their origin, gender or generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And what do the 2268 miles mean? Some people who live on Neheimer Strasse travelled 2268 miles to find a new home and peace. A big mural - not only in terms of its dimensions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Park Tegel, Berlin \u2013 Tankpetrol and Queen Kong: 2268 miles & Luchadora Pachamama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nuno Viegas, Hera & Akut: Real Recognize Real<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mural with the woman in the hoodie with the crowned animals in her hand is my favourite picture in Art Park Tegel. \"Ick lass dir nicht h\u00e4ngen\" is in Berlin language and English (\"I will never let you down\") all over the place in the background. It refers to nature - represented by the bear, the fox and the deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intention of the duo Herakut is to anchor positive signs of life and thinking in a city. With the mural, the artists want to remind Berliners what really makes Berlin special. Because it is not the clubs & Co., but the proximity to nature. The woman in the hoodie has recognized it and enjoys the beauty of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gigantic work of art with a surface area of 42\u00d716 metres was created in the summer of 2019 over a period of two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Park Tegel, Berlin \u2013 Nuno Viegas, Hera & Akut: Real Recognize Real<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> If you also want to enjoy the nature right away, I recommend a walk along the Tegeler See. If it is warm enough you can go swimming here. Otherwise you can watch ducks and swans, rent a rowing boat, take a trip on a sightseeing steamer or just chill with a coffee and a piece of cake on the shore.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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London Police: Untitled <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bold Colours and Iconic Characters are the trademarks of the London Police team of artists. Their art is colourful and positive. With their works they want to make people laugh or cry and stimulate their own creativity. Their mural with the oversized smileys stands for teamwork and cohesion. In a world of individualism and social differences, it should make the viewer think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tegel Art Park, Berlin \u2013 London Police: untitled<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Collin van der Sluijs & Super A: The Starling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn't know them? The fantastic formation flights of huge starling swarms in the sky. They gather by the thousands and then fly south like one large individual. They do not follow a leader but are united in a community that protects each other. Impressive, isn't it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Park Tegel, Berlin \u2013 Collin van der Sluijs & Super A: The Starling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The starling in this mural stands as a symbol of community and migration. The plumage of the 30 meter high animal shimmers blue-violet. His chest is also fantasyfully covered with flower tendrils and precious stones. The starling with its typical behaviour is supposed to be a metaphor for the culture in Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fintan Magee: Circle of Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 41.5 meter high mural by Fintan Magee is based on the children's book 'A Childs Garden' by Michael Foreman. The book is about the human spirit, its indestructibility and its ability to start again after a destruction. His painting shows a woman with a baby in her arms and a man. Both are standing on rubble and turned away from each other, looking and walking in different directions. I don't think that was a happy ending. Nevertheless, both look confidently into their future with their heads held high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Art Park Tegel, Berlin \u2013 Fintan Magee: Circle of Life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Guided Street Art Tours in Berlin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don't feel like wandering the streets on your own and would rather join a guided street art tour in Berlin? Nothing could be easier. If you book a tour via the following affiliate links, you will support Fernweh-Motive with a small commission. The tour will not be more expensive for you. Merci!<\/p>\n\n\n

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