Monday, July 26, 2010

Berlin Wall Original Pieces

Posted by Kero at Monday, July 26, 2010
As part of Dubai Summer Suprises, Burjuman Mall hosted The Collectors Exhibit last week. From modified vintage cars, to rare coins and currency, vintage branded sunglasses, designer bottles, and other antiques, the shopping mall's alleys and atrium were filled with priceless hobbies.

Today, I am sharing to you the prestigious historical collection by  Suhail Al Zarooni. These are the original pieces of Berlin Wall.

The Berlin Wall (German: Berliner Mauer) was a barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany) starting August 13, 1961, that completely cut off West Berlin from surrounding East Germany and from East Berlin.


Euphoric public and souvenir hunters chipped away parts of the wall. The fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for German reunification.


An entry for


17 sweets for Kero:

MaR on July 27, 2010 at 8:19 PM said...

Very interesting take on the theme! I was in Berlin last September and enjoyed the East Side Gallery, a unique open air gallery where several artists painted the intact remainings of the wall in the East side...just amazing.

B is for blooms

Sylvia K on July 27, 2010 at 8:29 PM said...

Terrific post for the B day! Love your photos and the history! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

Sylvia

Carolyn Ford on July 27, 2010 at 8:29 PM said...

Very interesting and colorful pieces. I have also seen various pieces of the wall on display at the Presidential Library of Ronald Reagan in California. This is where graffiti really meant something!

photowannabe on July 27, 2010 at 8:29 PM said...

The entire exhibit you show is so fascinating.
I really like this choice for the letter B.

Annelie on July 27, 2010 at 9:01 PM said...

It is hard to understand that there actually was not so long ago it was demolished ...
I have been there a few times, Berlin is a stunning city!

Annelie E, ABC Wednesday Team

Leslie: on July 27, 2010 at 9:10 PM said...

Fascinating collection - also enjoyed your other contribution to ABCW. :D

jay on July 27, 2010 at 9:51 PM said...

I remember when the wall was up, and the joy when it came down. No wonder souvenir hunters chipped bits off!

Roger Owen Green on July 27, 2010 at 9:54 PM said...

This is very cool. A collectable I'D keep.

ROG, ABCW team

Bettey on July 27, 2010 at 10:12 PM said...

What a great idea for "B"!

Have a good rest of the week!

Hood Photo Blog

MorningAJ on July 27, 2010 at 10:33 PM said...

I saw the Berlin wall when it wa still dividing the city. It's good to see it in pieces.

Carver on July 27, 2010 at 11:47 PM said...

Great idea for the theme and such an important event when it came down.

Tumblewords: on July 28, 2010 at 1:37 AM said...

Perfect B post!

Anonymous said...

Being from Germany, this was surely of interest. Beautiful done and great photography. Please have a nice Wednesday.

daily athens

Linda on July 28, 2010 at 5:13 AM said...

It's always interesting to see a visual reminder of a historical event. Great photos.


Linda
ABC Wednesday team

Wendy on July 29, 2010 at 1:45 AM said...

I remember when that happened, it was truly awe-inspiring! We all need such unification in this world. Thank you for sharing a piece of history.

Vinay Leo R. on July 29, 2010 at 10:40 PM said...

oh yes, nice photos indeed. thank u for sharing!

ChrisJ on July 30, 2010 at 12:38 AM said...

Wouldn't that be a wonderful keepsake to have. It looks like nothing but it means everything!

 

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