Is this a comfortable position to be in? You might be asking yourself this question as you stand before the Liegende Relief in Frankfurt (Oder). This remarkable sculpture, crafted by the artist Werner Stötzer, isn’t your typical upright monument. The Liegende, which translates to “Reclining Figure,” is a testament to the human form in a state of repose. The sculpture’s smooth curves and contours, almost abstract in nature, invite you to contemplate the beauty of rest and reflection. Werner Stötzer, a prominent sculptor from East Germany, is known for his figurative works that often explored themes of human existence.
Stadion der Freundschaft
But the current state of the stadium is a sad reminder of the passage of time. Its original floodlights and