Käthe Kollwitz, Bronze sculpture in Prenzlauer Berg, Germany
Description
Käthe Kollwitz is a bronze sculpture with Muschelkalk elements created by Gustav Seitz, depicting the artist sitting pensively on a bench. The memorial occupies a prominent spot on Kollwitzplatz, where the surrounding architecture and square layout frame the work.
History
The memorial was installed in 1958, roughly 67 years after the artist first arrived in Berlin. Seitz created this bronze work as a tribute to a woman whose artistic practice shaped the history of this area.
Culture
The figure stands for Kollwitz's deep connection to this neighborhood, where she artistically documented the lives and struggles of working-class families. Visitors can see today how this place became part of her life story and artistic legacy.
Practical
The memorial stands on Kollwitzplatz, surrounded by restaurants and cafes, with a weekly market operating on Saturdays. The location is easily accessible on foot and invites visitors to linger and explore the surroundings.
Did you know?
Children regularly sit beside the sculpture, turning it into a living meeting point in the neighborhood. This interaction reveals how artworks can become everyday gathering spaces within the community.
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