Black Form – Dedicated to the Missing Jews

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Black Form – Dedicated to the Missing Jews

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Black Form – Dedicated to the Missing Jews, Memorial sculpture in Altona, Germany.

The Black Form monument stands as a large rectangular solid structure positioned deliberately to partially obstruct the view of Altona Town Hall.

Installed in November 1989, this monument commemorates the Jewish residents of Altona who faced persecution and deportation during the National Socialist period.

The minimalist design by American artist Sol LeWitt represents the void left by the missing Jewish community through its stark geometric form.

Visitors can access detailed historical information through an information panel installed by the Stadtteilarchiv Ottensen near the monument at Altona Town Hall.

The monument creates different visual perspectives as people move around it, changing how much of the town hall remains visible through its strategic placement.

Location: Altona

GPS coordinates: 53.54790,9.93539

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:39

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