Sculpted in bronze, the Sitzender evokes a sense of quiet contemplation. Here, at the Hohe Landwehr school in Hamburg-Hamm, sits the Sitzender. It’s a sculpture by Karl Heinz Engelin. The Sitzender isn’t just a figure of bronze; it’s a piece of Hamburg’s history. The sculpture was installed here in 1961. The city of Hamburg purchased it as part of the “Kunst am Bau” program. This program aimed to integrate art into public spaces. The Sitzender embodies this idea perfectly. It sits unassumingly on the school grounds, accessible to all. Engelin, born in 1924 and passed away in 1986, created a work that speaks volumes through its simplicity. The Sitzender is a man, seated in a relaxed, reclined pose. He seems lost in thought, inviting observers to join him in a moment of quiet reflection. Imagine students passing by this sculpture every day. Perhaps they find a moment of peace in its presence, a pause from the hustle of school life. The Sitzender at Hohe Landwehr school, a testament to Engelin’s skill and the city’s commitment to art, quietly observes the passage of time in Hamburg-Hamm.
Allerheiligen Kirche
Hidden within Hamburg’s Neugraben-Fischbek district lies the Allerheiligen Kirche. It serves as a spiritual home for Ukrainian immigrants. The Allerheiligen