Beneath the hum of the Autobahn, the Granitstele stands. It’s a granite sculpture at the Stillhorn-West rest area. The Granitstele isn’t just a roadside oddity. It’s a piece of art, created by Manfred Sihle-Wissel in 1979. This Granitstele was commissioned as part of the “Kunst am Bau” program. The German Autobahn administration purchased it. They wanted to bring art to public spaces. Originally, the Granitstele stood before the rest area’s restaurant. The restaurant is long gone, demolished years ago. But the Granitstele remains, a silent sentinel against the changing times. The sculpture sits on a granite base. The stele itself is related to milestones. Sihle-Wissel designed it with varying grooves. He wanted to create a sense of calm amidst the hectic energy of the Autobahn. The rhythmic cuts offer a visual counterpoint to the rushing traffic. It invites travelers to pause and reflect, even amidst their journeys. The Granitstele at Stillhorn-West rest area is more than a sculpture. It’s a testament to the power of art in unexpected places. It serves as a reminder that beauty can be found even in the mundane.
Allerheiligen Kirche
Hidden within Hamburg’s Neugraben-Fischbek district lies the Allerheiligen Kirche. It serves as a spiritual home for Ukrainian immigrants. The Allerheiligen