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Amidst the urban tapestry of Hamburg, stands the enigmatic Bhagwan-Stein. This isn’t just another sculpture. The Bhagwan-Stein whispers a story of art born behind bars. Created between 1984 and 1986, the Bhagwan-Stein is a product of the “Stones for the City, carved in Santa Fu” project. This initiative took place at the Fuhlsbüttel prison. Inmate Ludwig Udorovic, a member of the prison’s stonemason group, shaped this intriguing piece. The Bhagwan-Stein is located at the intersection of Kieler Straße and Johann-Wenth-Straße in Stellingen. It’s a roughly cuboid stone slab, adorned with carved symbols and holes. Notice the barbed wire on the front. This poignant detail connects the artwork to its origin within prison walls. Other stones from the same project found homes in Hammer Park and at the Hagendeel subway station in Lokstedt. The Bhagwan-Stein is more than just a sculpture. It’s a testament to the power of art to transcend boundaries and offer a second chance. Udorovic, born in Elmshorn in 1955, poured his creativity into this stone. He sadly passed away in 2016 in France. His legacy, however, lives on in the Bhagwan-Stein, a silent storyteller in the heart of Hamburg. Take a moment to appreciate its unique texture and the stories it embodies. The Bhagwan-Stein reminds us that even in the most unexpected places, beauty and creativity can flourish.

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