Why “Flügelform”? Right here before us stands Karl Hartung’s enigmatic sculpture, Flügelform. Its name, meaning “wing form,” immediately evokes a sense of flight, of reaching for the heavens. But let’s delve deeper into the story of this intriguing artwork. The Flügelform Sculpture, crafted around 1939/40, is a bronze piece with a dark brown patina, perched on an artificial stone base. Hartung, born in Hamburg in 1908, defied the Nazi regime’s artistic dictates by creating abstract works like this. The Flügelform almost seems to grow organically, like a plant reaching out into the space around it. Those wing-like side pieces give the sculpture its name. Interestingly, the Flügelform Sculpture isn’t unique. It’s believed to be one of six casts. The sculpture embodies both stability and power, despite its relatively small base. The massive forms invite you to imagine running your hands over their smooth, cool surfaces. Hartung’s defiance, artistic vision, and the tactile beauty of the Flügelform Sculpture create a truly captivating experience.
Allerheiligen Kirche
Hidden within Hamburg’s Neugraben-Fischbek district lies the Allerheiligen Kirche. It serves as a spiritual home for Ukrainian immigrants. The Allerheiligen