From five continents they came, these silent giants. The Global Stone Project in Berlin’s Tiergarten isn’t just a collection of rocks. It’s a conversation, a whisper across continents, orchestrated by sunlight and stone. Wolfgang Kraker von Schwarzenfeld, the artist behind this project, envisioned a peace project born from his global travels aboard his self-built sailboat, Pegasus. He sought two unique stones from each continent. One remained in its homeland. The other journeyed to Berlin, settling near the iconic Brandenburg Gate. These stones, each weighing around 30 tons, are more than just geological specimens. They are symbols, carefully chosen for their material, form, and history. Kraker von Schwarzenfeld named the stone pairs to represent “five steps to peace”: Awakening (Europe), Hope (Africa), Forgiveness (Asia), Love (America), and Peace (Australia). The stones are positioned precisely. Every year on the summer solstice, June 21st, sunlight reflects off their polished surfaces. This light travels across the globe, connecting the stones in Berlin with their counterparts on distant continents. The Global Stone Project invites you to participate. Imagine the invisible lines drawn by the reflected sunlight between the stones in Berlin. These lines form a circle, a symbol of global unity, if you choose to see it. The project aims to transcend political and ideological divides. It is privately funded, a testament to the power of individual vision and global collaboration. The Global Stone Project is not just about peace. It’s about awareness, connection, and the potential for unity across borders.
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