Kauernde, sich aufrichtend Sculpture

Crouching low, the Kauernde, sich aufrichtend Sculpture embodies a powerful message. Right here on Bernauer Straße, this memorial doesn’t shout. It whispers. The Kauernde, sich aufrichtend Sculpture commemorates a pivotal moment in history, the fall of the Berlin Wall. It specifically honors the contributions of the Adalbert Länder: Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The sculpture’s full name is “Kauernde, sich aufrichtend” which translates to “Crouching, Rising Up.” This name perfectly captures the sculpture’s posture and the spirit of the era it represents. Erected on June 9, 2017, the Kauernde, sich aufrichtend Sculpture is a relatively recent addition to Berlin’s memorial landscape. It was commissioned by the Adalbert-Stiftung Krefeld. The inscription on the sculpture reads, “In appreciation of the contribution of the Adalbert countries Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary to the fall of the Berlin Wall”. The artist, Hans-Joachim Albrecht, created a powerful visual representation of the struggle and eventual triumph over oppression. The sculpture’s location on Bernauer Straße, once divided by the wall, adds another layer of significance. The Kauernde, sich aufrichtend Sculpture stands as a reminder of the hope and resilience that led to the reunification of Germany.