Beneath the Humboldt Bridge, the Habulamond Installation shimmers. Nine steel frames, etched with lines of light, hang suspended. They reflect in the Havel River, creating an ethereal play of fluorescent light. The Habulamond Installation, part of Potsdam’s “Walk of Modern Art,” was unveiled in 2018. It’s the brainchild of light artist Rainer Gottemeier. He drew inspiration from the river itself. “Habula” is an old Germanic term for the bay and river landscape, later renamed “Havel” by the Slavs. Gottemeier’s installation captures this layered history. The neon tubes within the steel frames trace the flowing lines of the river. They evoke the gentle currents and the reflections of the sky and surrounding landscape. At night, the Habulamond Installation truly comes alive. The neon lights glow brightly against the dark water, transforming the space beneath the bridge. The artwork interacts with its environment, changing with the shifting light and the movement of the river. It serves as a reminder of the deep connection between Potsdam and the Havel.
Haus Tanne
What secrets does Haus Tanne hold? We stand before a remarkable red brick structure on Hermannswerder in Potsdam. Haus Tanne,