Ampelmännchen, 2005
Berlin, Germany
East Man lasted a few hours, West Man stood for one year
Metal, paint
Photo by Julia Tingulstad
In collaboration with Darius Jones

Prior to the reunification of Germany there were different forms of green crossing men symbols used in the two German states. The symbols originating in the “former” East Germany were particularly distinctive. In contrast to the generic human figure used in West Germany. Our idea was to have the two small green gentlemen meet in the street. (It might not be a coincidence that the east man was kicked over so quickly)