OPEN-AIR SCULPTURE GARDEN IN
HAMBURG
BY BECKY T.
Open-Air Sculpture Garden in Hamburg
The Garten der Gegenwart (The
Contemporary Garden) is an open-air
exhibit of sculptures by 28 contemporary
artists. The sculptures, as well as
benches for relaxation, are distributed
in the garden behind the building at
Rothenbaumchaussee 145. It opened
in June and will be available until
November 8, open to the public on
Wednesdays, 16-18:00, and Saturdays
and Sundays, 13-17:00.
For over 10 years, Margarita and
Christian Holle organized the Salon der
Gegenwart, an exhibit of modern art
downtown in a shop at Große Bleichen
34. Now, due to COVID-19, the Holles
decided that an outdoor exhibit would
be more practical. Many of the artists
here have exhibited worldwide. For
example, Katherina Grosse was also
exhibiting in Berlin parallel to her
showing in Hamburg.
receive an identification number to show
at the door. All of the artists and their
works are also available for viewing
on this website. Entry is free of cost
(although they are happy to receive
donations).
Afterwards, discuss your impressions
over coffee at Café Funk Eck, next
door at Rothenbaumchaussee 137,
all just a short walk from the U-Bahn
Hallerstrasse. Many thanks to Thelma F.
for initiating our interest in this exhibit
and for taking these photographs.
It is necessary
to sign up online.
Go to www.
gartendergegenwart.
de, click “Anmelden,”
and sign up. You will
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