Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free

Time Changing Os Gemeos

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Original Berlin

In 2005 Brazilian artists, Os Gemeos visited Berlin for the Backjumps 2nd edition festival where they painted a mural that has become famous in the Berlin street art scene.

Know as the ‘Yellow Man,’ this mural is visited daily by tour groups as an example of the high quality artworks adorning the walls of Berlin. It has become quite famous and known as one of the most detailed murals in the city.

But the Yellow Man looks a little different from the way he looked back in 2005. Over years exposed to UV rays the paint has lost its pigmentation causing the colours to fade. His once orange shirt is now white with only a few orange blemishes remaining.

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Unlike a piece of art hanging in a gallery, in a controlled environment protected from deterioration, this mural shows the beauty of the impermanent existence of street art. Never made to last forever and so vulnerable to the environment. Whether its nature causing a change or graffiti artists that tag on top of the mural, it is doomed to have a tough life and one day disappear forever.

Thank you for reading. If you're inspired by the stories of Berlin and want to delve deeper, why not join us on our Free Berlin Walking Tour? It's a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free