Seven granite heads. They stand in a line, inviting you on a mental stroll through Der Kopfspaziergang. This sculpture, created by Volker Dierkes between 1988 and 1989, isn’t just a static piece of art. It’s an experience. Der Kopfspaziergang consists of seven granite discs. They are mounted on four stainless steel rods, creating a walk-through archway. Each disc features an eastward-facing profile of a head, carved directly into the stone. Notice how the size of the carved profiles changes. As you walk through the sculpture, the heads seem to shrink and grow, playing with your perception. Originally, Der Kopfspaziergang stood before the former administrative building of the LBB on Landhausstrasse. The LBB later moved its headquarters to Alexanderplatz, but this sculpture remains, a silent testament to its past. Look closely at the southwest and northwest corners. You’ll find the name of the sculpture and the artist, discreetly etched into the metal: “DER KOPFSPAZIERGANG DIERKES / 89”. The brown-flecked granite, the sturdy steel rods, and the changing profiles of the heads combine to create a unique interaction. This is not just art to be observed. It’s art to be experienced. Walk through Der Kopfspaziergang. Let your own thoughts wander as you take your “head walk”.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to