#Landwehrkanal

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Technology and research on the canal

One of the more spectacular objects that can be seen while travelling on the Landwehrkanal is the Douglas C47 (military version of a DC3) mounted outside the Technik Museum. Together with the single blade of a wind turbine, it gives a taste of the exhibits housed on what had been the station for trains to Anhalt, the Anhalter Bahnhof. The aircraft is one of the many “Rosinenbomber” (raisin…

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Berlin Möckernbrücke

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Berlins Brücken by Pascal Volk Via Flickr: Im Vodergrund die Köthener Brücke, dahinter fährt die U2 über den Kanal.

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23/09/01

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Berlin - Landwehrkanal

Berlin – Landwehrkanal

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Don't like that article about Too Sweet because it kind of conflates an actual immernent interpretation of the lyrics with the 'blue curtains' bs of TikTok which is in itself blue curtains bs

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Endless Wellness - Landwehrkanal (live)

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Wa22ermann - Maybachufer

The weekend was disgusting, so here's Wa22erman's celebration of Kreuzkölln's Landwehrkanal-side promenade. Es ist endlich Sommerzeit!

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Mittwoch, 14.12.2022

IS AMONG THE MOST RESPECTED ARTISTS IN THE CONTEMPORARY ART WORLD, AND ONE OF ITS MOST MYSTERIOUS AND ENIGMATIC AS WELL, HE IS A CONCEPTUAL ARTIST, A PHOTOGRAPHER, A WRITER, A PAINTER, A SCULPTOR, A COLLECTOR, AN ACTOR, A GRAPHIC DESIGNER, A CURATOR– SIMULTANEOUSLY THE OTHER AND HIMSELF.

Der Winter schickte am Montag noch in ganz flachem Winkel gelbes Licht, das fast zaghaft wirkte, und selten. Vielleicht deswegen sah man sich das öfter an, dieses fade Gelb, das wie um seine eigene Seltenheit wusste und sich deshalb bewusst interessanter inszenierte. Es war sich seines Publikums bewusst geworden. Und die Schatten, die sich direkt dahinter ausbreiteten und über die Flächen sich ausgossen wie Tinte, preußischblau und transparent: showy. Wer die Malerei sucht, nur um dort die Farbe zu finden, der–

Ein Snarf ist einer, der an den Fahrradsatteln der Mädchen riecht, aber das ist der Sommer, der ist jüngst verstorben, und ein Kind von Morgen. Ich rieche jedoch die hohe Wohnung am Landwehrkanal, die ich nicht besitze. Darin ein Kater, der jede Dame angräbt. Besitze ich auch nicht. Und dann, dann wird es Nacht.

Dass Charles M. Schulz Charlie Brown und Lucy van Pelt, und all die anderen, so oft Schlittschuhlaufen ließ, liegt daran, daß er, Schulz, selbst aus St. Paul, Minnesota, kam. Dort sind die Winter echte Winter. Das erste Bild im Strip, eine kleine Figur, zwei, die Schlittschuhe über der Schulter hängend. Darum haben mich die Peanuts ausgesucht. Ich bin ein Winterboy, bin geboren im Januar, noch bevor das Licht kam.

Einmal meinte Charlie’s Schwester Sally zu ihm, er müsse lernen, wie man mit einem beachball redet. Das ist guter Rat.

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Canal calm

Having been a defensive trench outside the city walls, the Landwehrkanal is now in the middle of the bustling city of Berlin. Trees grow along most of its banks and there are parks or playgrounds on one side or another. Any fan of weeping willows will be well rewarded by a boat trip along here. There are also plenty of animals. We only saw the birds, however, the frequency with which we saw…

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for the book asks: 3, 4, 11, 12, 16!

3. what were your top 5 books of the year? i feel like i had a kinda solid-to-good reading year where everything is p good but few things really stand out so this list is cheating a lil

1. JJEU (james joyce extended universe): rereads so they shouldn't count BUT by far my favourite reading experience of the whole year was reading ulysses (novel of all time) along with burgess's book on joyce & frank delaney's lovely lovely lovely podcast re:joyce (& a bunch of other stuff). also i'm pivoting from portrait to ulysses but stephen is still my babygirl. i haven't finished finnegans wake yet but we don't talk about that. 2. palliser/parliamentary series, anthony trollope. technically read half of these last year. i don't think this series is as consistent as barsetshire but it's also in some ways more interesting (especially re: women). but like i'm mainly here for silly soapy victorian comfort reading about thee #1 iconic girlboss/malewife couple of all time, lady glencora & planty 'most principled & delicate of men' pal (blorbo from my books) 3. solitud, víctor català. no freedom as wide-reaching & no captivity as total as the catalonian mountains (& being a woman, but that's mainly column b). don't remember this in great detail but remember loving the landscape writing & interiority of main character mila. 4. games without rules: the often interrupted history of afghanistan, tamim ansary. just a really good, compelling history of afghanistan that i enjoyed & learned a lot from. 5. broken earth trilogy, n.k. jemisin. everyone in the SFFsphere already knows this series rocks but yeah it really really does. also it allowed me to be a [redacted] truther & be right which is always fun.

4. did you discover any new authors that you love this year? i've had jo walton on my radar for a while but she literally wrote a book (tooth&claw) that can only be described as 'trollope but everyone's a dragon' bc trollope pissed her off so much. i love trollope obviously but that's valid & it was fun, so i shall read more from her. i also had a lot of fun with t. kingfisher's nettle & bone so i will be reading more from her as well.

11. what was your favourite book that has been out for a while, that you just now read? 'out for a while' is so broad how do i even answer this. the posthumous memoirs of brás cubas by machado de assis has been out long enough to become a newly rediscovered gem several times over and it is genuinely a lot of fun (& much shorter than tristram shandy) so that's one

12. any books that disappointed you? the undercurrents by kirsty bell combines memoir and the history of berlin through one specific building next to landwehrkanal (where the author lived for a while) & there's some interesting stuff in it but also the memoir parts feature a lot of complaining about how her altbau apartment (which she owns) is too big & has bad vibes and leaking pipes bc of historical trauma or whatever & sorry but in this economy???

16. what is the most over-hyped book you read this year? cursed bunny by bora chang (tr. anton hur) is a fine if not especially memorable collection of short stories. it's fine - *single pistol shot*

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Skulptur aus den 80er Jahren an der Kotti!

Das Denkmal heißt wohl “Doppelter Admiral” und steht unweit der Admiralbrücke am Landwehrkanal. Den Namen haben beide wohl wegen der Admiralstraße.

Das Denkmal ist eine vierteilige Statuengruppe aus Bronze, insgesamt sind die Figuren vier an der Zahl: An der Spitze stehen zwei »Admirale«, die jeweils im Rücken des anderen Wache halten. Sie stehen auf einer aus Beton Sanduhr, ein Symbol der laufenden Zeit. Die beiden Skulpturen können sich drüber drehen.

Darunter sind noch zwei Figuren: westwärts die Plastik einer jungen Frau in der Figur einer betäubten Punkerin. Die Frisur jedenfalls verweist auf die 80er Jahre Punk-Mode. Und auf der anderen Seite, ostwärts, ein Harmonikaspieler.

Die ganze Struktur steht auf einer Rotonde Mitte der Kohlfurther Straße/Admiralstraße Kreuzung und wirkt als echte Uhr für den Kiez, d.h. eine doppelte Uhr zeigt die Uhrzeit in 24-Digiten-Format für Alle zu sehen.

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The Spree - Music of the Living Landscape of Berlin by Georgios Dalakouras

The Spree River, flowing through Berlin, is a living landscape shaped by the city's history and culture. This essay, inspired by Wilson Harris's 'The Music of Living Landscapes,' explores the social and cultural significance of the Spree, particularly at Maybachufer, viewing it as a landscape filled with life, history, and the silent music that Harris describes.

Going to the Landwehrkanal, how the sector of the Spree is called to which I live closest by, I listened to my surroundings, which were a mixture of natural and human sounds, ranging from kids laughter at the playground, the church bells but also the rivers flow and the trees moving because of the rather strong winds. What can be heard is how the sounds of nature are not a mere backdrop to the human noises but more so an equal part of living sounds, with the sounds of wind on the trees and the water being at the forefront.

This wind, these sounds are not passive elements of the environment but living and breathing entities with their own life, breathing air into nature but also us as humans. This natural landscape which is also being heavily disrupted in its living peace by humans who go to playgrounds, drink beers and talk or listen to music, are now heavily intertwined within the overall cosmos, blending into the overall living landscape encapsulating all forms of life.

The Spree: A River of Life

Rivers have always been central to human civilization, acting as lifelines for cities and communities, and the Spree is a prime example of this. Flowing through the heart of Berlin, the Spree has witnessed the city’s evolution from a small medieval town to the vibrant metropolis it is today. Much like the rivers in Guyana that Harris describes, the Spree can be seen as a "living landscape," a force that has shaped Berlin's physical and cultural identity over centuries.

Harris’s concept of landscapes as living entities resonates deeply with the Spree, which is more than just a body of water. It is a dynamic presence that interacts with the city and its inhabitants, carrying the memories of Berlin’s past into today as a multicultural, thriving city. The Spree is breathing life into the city and its people, while also being shaped by its urban surroundings.

Maybachufer: A Microcosm of Berlin’s Diversity

The Maybachufer, a vibrant stretch along the Spree, exemplifies Berlin's diversity and dynamic identity. Known for its multicultural market, often called the Turkish Market, this area has long been a melting pot, especially for Balkan, Turkish, and Middle Eastern communities in Kreuzberg. The market is more than a place of commerce, it is a lively social space where a multitude of languages intermingle, reflecting the global connections of its people. The Maybachufer is a living landscape, where local and global cultures blend, and where history and human interaction continually reshape the environment.

The Silent Music of the Maybachufer

Harris's concept of "silent music" within nature deeply resonates with the atmosphere of the Maybachufer. In between the market's hustle and bustle, there's a deeper rhythm that reflects the connection between people and the landscape. This silent music isn't just in the physical sounds like the vendors' voices, rustling leaves, and the river's flow, but also in the connections that bind people to the place and to each other, seen in gatherings both outside and inside the shops.

Like the landscapes of Guyana Harris describes, the Maybachufer has its own voice and story. It’s a place where Berlin’s history is woven into the environment, marked by memories of migration, displacement, and resilience. The silent music of the Maybachufer reflects a landscape that has seen diverse cultures and continues to resonate with the stories of those who have and will call it home.

The Maybachufer and the Global Landscape

The Maybachufer is a vibrant intersection of local and global cultures, reflecting Berlin's diverse identity. This area, where goods, people, and ideas converge, mirrors the interconnectedness of the modern world. The Spree River, like the rainforests of Guyana described by Harris, is vital to Berlin's ecosystem, providing life and refuge. The Maybachufer exemplifies how the health of one part of the world impacts the whole. Amidst environmental challenges like pollution and gentrification, the Maybachufer stands as a reminder of the need to protect not just physical landscapes but the living, breathing entities that shape a city's identity.

The Maybachufer as a Site of Memory and Resistance

The Maybachufer is a significant site of memory and resistance, reflecting Berlin’s workingclass and immigrant history. For decades, it has been a hub for alternative cultures and countercultural movements, with the market embodying the ongoing effort to uphold the neighborhood’s social and political spirit amid gentrification. As a living archive, the Maybachufer preserves the history of labor, migration, and social justice in Berlin. This aligns with Harris’s view that memory plays a crucial role in understanding and preserving landscapes, emphasizing the need to honor their vibrancy through art and imagination.

The Future of the Maybachufer and the Spree

Looking ahead, the Maybachufer and the Spree face significant challenges as Berlin continues to grow and develop. The pressures of gentrification, environmental degradation, and social inequality threaten to erode the cultural and social fabric of this area. However, the Maybachufer also holds the potential for renewal if the community can find ways to balance development with the need to preserve its unique character and significance.

Harris’s reflections on the need for renewed sensitivity to the life of the planet are particularly relevant here. The Maybachufer, like the landscapes of Guyana, represents a place where the relationship between humans and the environment is most immediate and visible. The future of the Maybachufer hinges on the community’s ability to recognize and nurture this relationship, fostering a way of life that harmonizes with the landscape rather than exploiting or destroying it.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Spree and Maybachufer are more than just geographical features, they are living landscapes rich in social and cultural significance. Reflecting Wilson Harris’s idea of landscapes as living entities, the Maybachufer embodies the intersection of history, culture, and human interaction. It represents Berlin's multicultural identity and the city’s resilience, blending global and local elements. The future of both the Spree and Maybachufer depends on our ability to maintain these connections and preserve these landscapes amidst challenges like climate change, gentrification, and capitalist pressures.

Personally, the Maybachufer is a refuge, a reminder of my Greek heritage which I strongly connect to nature and water, and a symbol of the harmonious life I seek in Berlin. It is crucial that we nurture and protect this landscape, ensuring it remains a living testament to our collective identity.

Sources

Harris, Wilson. The Music of Living Landscapes. pp. 39-45

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