Haacke's "DER BEVÖLKERUNG" grows on the Reichstag

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pushing up green




"DER BEVÖLKERUNG"
, Hans Haacke's conceptual and somewhat controversial contribution to the Reichstag, installed in the interior court to the north, is very visible from the roof of this amazing building, at least to those with a bit of curiosity.

Outside, the dedication has remained unchanged since 1916, when it was added to the west front:


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on a clear day you can see them all


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Published on October 19, 2005 2:30 PM.

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