A peculiar name, wouldn’t you say? “Latsch-in 1976-1986”. Right here in Jacobipark, beside the Osterkirche Eilbek, stands the Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue. It’s a bronze sculpture by Theophil Steinbrenner, depicting three children mid-stride. The Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue isn’t just a whimsical portrayal of youthful energy. It commemorates a series of charity walks, or “Latsch-ins,” held between 1976 and 1986. These walks, the brainchild of then-church elder Peter Jordan, raised funds for the construction of the Ruckteschell-Heim, a nursing home. Notice the boy pointing. His gesture directs our gaze towards the very building these walks helped create. Theophil Steinbrenner, the artist behind the Latsch-in 1976-1986, led a fascinating life. Born in 1946, he initially pursued a career in sports and art education. He taught art until 1982 before embracing life as a freelance artist. Steinbrenner worked with various media, from painting and drawing to ceramics and sculpture. He even established a small art museum in an old defensive tower. Sadly, Steinbrenner passed away in 2018, leaving behind a rich legacy of public art. The Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue stands as a testament to his skill and the community spirit it embodies. So, next time you pass by the Latsch-in 1976-1986 statue, remember the children’s journey symbolizes a community’s journey to support those in need. It’s a reminder that even small steps, taken together, can achieve great things.
Flussschifferkirche
Anchored in time, the Flussschifferkirche floats patiently in Hamburg’s harbor. It’s not just any church. It’s Germany’s only floating church