Sculpted in 1982, the Kleines Paar statue stands as a testament to love and connection. This small bronze statue, perched atop its brick and concrete pedestal, was created by the talented artist Anna Franziska Schwarzbach. The Kleines Paar is more than just a static sculpture. It’s a dynamic piece of art that was originally designed to rotate, turning slowly on its axis twice every hour. Imagine standing here, watching as the figures gracefully pirouetted, their golden patina shimmering in the Berlin sunlight. While the rotating mechanism may be dormant now, it’s not hard to imagine the Kleines Paar in its full glory, a mesmerizing dance frozen in time. This charming statue is sometimes confused with its larger counterpart, the Tanzendes Paar, also known as the Rixdorfer Tanzpärchen, located at Hermannplatz. The Tanzendes Paar was installed in 1985, a few years after Kleines Paar, to commemorate Berlin’s partnership with various cities, including Hammersmith & Fulham in Great Britain. While both statues celebrate the beauty of human connection, the Kleines Paar offers a more intimate, less grand, portrayal of affection. Here at the Kleines Paar, we witness a moment of quiet intimacy, a small but powerful expression of love.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in