Art or monument?
Is the East Side Gallery a site of public art or a monument – or both?
A contested monument and mixed feelings about German unification
Controversy surrounded the East Side Gallery. Points were discussed such as: Is it a monument to the Berlin Wall or a site of public art? Should it be protected for its historical importance or demolished to make way for new buildings along the river? Opinions diverged. And today the question is raised: What remains of the hopes and concerns of 1990? Take part in our survey to see what others have said and tell us what you think!
