Berlin East Side Gallery turns 35
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In 1990, the East Side Gallery was established on the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall, where 118 artists from 21 countries painted murals to celebrate its fall. Thirty-five years later, however, the gallery, once a symbol of alternative culture, has become a crowded tourist attraction overshadowed by real estate development.
Breakdown
- The East Side Gallery is the world's longest open-air art gallery, created after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- Artists painted murals on the wall in 1990 to express hope and commemorate reunification. 12s
- The gallery's 35th anniversary was marked by gatherings of artists and young visitors from around the world. 53s
- The site serves as a symbol of German unity and a reminder of the city's divided history. 1m 20s
- Designated a historic monument in 1991, the gallery now attracts over four million visitors each year. 1m 52s