A child’s laughter echoes. It dances on the breeze here by the Oderpromenade. We stand before Mutter und Kind, a sculpture capturing a timeless bond. Mutter und Kind, “Mother and Child,” is more than just bronze. It’s a whisper of 1977, forged by the skilled hands of August Martin Hoffmann. The sculpture stands proudly, a testament to the enduring power of love and connection. It’s a poignant scene frozen in time. Mutter und Kind is 148 centimeters of pure emotion. The mother’s gaze, the child’s playful reach, it speaks volumes. This artwork isn’t confined to a museum. It graces the open air, north of the Stadtbrücke border crossing. It shares its quiet strength with everyone who passes by. The Mutter und Kind sculpture is a gift. It’s a gift of art to the city of Frankfurt (Oder). It invites contemplation and reflection on the universal language of family.
Stadion der Freundschaft
But the current state of the stadium is a sad reminder of the passage of time. Its original floodlights and