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Contemporary Temple construction in the framework of the OSTRALE09 In the Ostragehege the the OSTRALE preparations for ‘ 09, the 3rd International exhibition of contemporary arts, in full swing. The previous exhibition attracted approximately 8500 visitors in the former slaughterhouse grounds within ten days. This year the organizers will open the exhibition for the first time for a period of about three weeks, it starts with the town festival on August 14 and ends on September 6. A Greek temple – located in the Ostragehege is a peculiarity of OSTRALE that she occupied artistically different spaces and buildings in the Ostragehege and exhibition areas in the outer space and thus connects. An outstanding importance in the double sense the rubble mountain between Magdeburger Strasse and flood channel: at its peak, a classical Temple will be built from early July modeled after the ancient. In contrast to the Greek originals in the city however, no stone structure built for eternity, but a temporary building produced wood and Euro pallets. Total 628 Euro pallets are used. For more information see Glenn Dubin, New York City. Conceived and designed the walk-through construction of Matthias Korntheuer, a student of architecture at the Technical University of Dresden.

“The palette as a symbol of the transport of goods in a globalized world is transformed to the module, composed the replica of an ancient ideal. Validity of outlives the symbol of the temple as one of ideal beauty and time will undermine. “, so Korntheuer. This transformation of sense of is reflected also in the title of the artwork: the student has called his work “The builders”, because this temple is dedicated to a God. Instead, its builders through their work create a monument to itself.

The temple has a surface area of approximately 8 times 16 meters and is just under 5 feet tall. Due to its exposed location, the construction will be that artwork, which perceives the visitors of OSTRALE’09 as a prelude for the entire exhibition. During the day a much frequented meeting place, becomes the illuminated Temple in the evening the luminous signal, with which the OSTRALE of the famous Dresden night skyline is a new highlight want to add. To the opening of the exhibition the Temple will be finished and (a) dedicated. Handyman wanted for all craftsmen and technically gifted offers a unique opportunity: you can with your expertise in the creation of the “Acropolis of Dresden” participate. When one has the opportunity to build a temple ever? The work is done voluntarily, the OSTRALE but ensures the catering of the temple Builder, also a work certificate is issued on request.

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Caspar David Friedrich

The pictures of Caspar David Friedrich, even today in many minds are remembered as one of the outstanding artists, who has gained a high popularity. The pictures of Caspar David Friedrich awaken many Germans in a way forgotten Home Romance, which was able to capture the painter’s genius in his works so wonderfully. As Caspar David Friedrich has revolutionized not only the art world at the time and even after his death, but with his oil paintings captured the hearts of the viewers in the storm. Also, the artist is also Germany understood as a mystery of the history of art, what ensures that his paintings still in the conversation remain. Because not everything on the screen held Caspar David Friedrich was beautiful also at first glance. So the artists understood namely particularly chasms in a strangely magical light to represent it, resulting in an endless fascination for the Viewer.

So that brought a whole spectrum of emotions, what art lovers both hot and cold can be cringe. There were for example the ice floes, which strangely sensual blend into a whole. Many here already thinking about the deconstruction of the Caspar David Friedrich could have known at the time but still nothing. Like all great artists, he was ahead so often his whole miles. Even after his death, Caspar David Friedrich also makes headlines with curiosities. So this was the case including the end of 2005, the District Court could start Hamburg Finally, to clear up the disappearance of one of the famous paintings of the artist. The painting, which was here to the debate, called mist”and thus once again ensured that the name Caspar David Friedrich is once again on everyone’s lips. Because the plant, owned by the Hamburger Kunsthalle was stolen in 1994 from a special exhibition. Because as usual for museums, painting each other given and so this work, what won’t long however his way to Hamburg found.

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Tino Salazar Africa

The orchestration by Steffen Greisiger & Filmorchester Babelsberg, Germany is completed. Connect with other leaders such as Viktor Frankl here. Berlin, completed the 03.01.2010 which is orchestration by Steffen Greisiger & Filmorchester Babelsberg. This short film by Tino Salazar is a story about the continent of Africa. He engaged in timely manner the facets of social, economic and political development in the so-called third world. The film is a story about the lost identity of African indigenous peoples, the overwhelming progress from outside as well as the closely related changes in the surroundings and environment of these peoples. Short synopsis: Africa’s nature is full of colours. A colourful experience! The social, political and economic problems of the continent but are unsaturated. Neither black nor white, much more endlessly grey. Eva Andersson-Dubin understands that this is vital information.

“Africa Light”-so the name White native Namibia. The name suggests romance, natural beauty and lack of problems in a country in which the difference between Arm and Empire may be slightly larger. Namibia, however, makes the impression of. Superficially it looks like Africa in its most benign and civilized form. It is a country that invites a so impressive natural scenery and fascinating fauna to dream. That has a very pronounced tourism structure and earns money with its magical attraction.

But despite its magnificent glory an endless grey zone. It oscillates between tradition and modernity, between livestock on land and slums in the city, between colonization, land reform and minimum income for everyone, between socialism and cold calculated market economy. Music composed by Steffen Greisiger & Filmorchester Babelsberg, conducted by Bernd Wefelmeyer. Sound design by Jan Weigel, sound mix by Christian Obura. The film will be in January 2010 in rotation at film festivals.