British photographer discovers the hidden GDR art in Tangerhütte
British photographer discovers the hidden GDR art in Tangerhütte
art and architecture from the former GDR not only captivate locals, but also international visitors. An example of this is the British photographer Lachlan Finlayson, who recently visited the city of Tangerhütte in the Stendal district. Despite the fact that Tangerhütte is not exactly known as an art metropolis, Finlayson found interesting motifs there, which very much appealed to his artistic look. The 66-year-old from London has a special preference for the aesthetic aspects of the GDR architecture and art, which praised him to explore the region.
However, his interest went far beyond the city limits. In a further step, he visited the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt, where the glass-concrete windows jumped in particular. These impressive works were created in the 1970s by the artist Richard O. Wilhelm for the water management school in the state parliament building. Despite their historical importance, the windows remained unchanged after reunification, which Wilhelm describes as a form of historical acceptance: "You have to live with your story".The artistic value of the windows
During his visit, Finlayson said that works of art and architecture are often shaped by different opinions. He is aware that the history of these windows is a controversial one, but he sees an artistic value that exists regardless of the historical contexts. This perspective stimulates thinking about dealing with art in a split story.for Finlayson was the trip to Tangerhütte and the visit to the state parliament was an enrichment of his artistic perspective. At a time when interest in GDR art and architecture is very popular, it is encouraging how international artists take up these topics and stimulate discussion. You can find more information about GDR art and architecture on Retraceblog.
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