Read A Conversation With The Berghain Mural Artist

Piotr Nathan talks about his decision to take apart and sell the mural that hung in Berghain for 13 years.

Berlin-based artist Piotr Nathan told Independent Collectors about the origins of, inspiration for and ultimate dismantling of his famous mural, “Rituals Of Disappearance”. The mural was mounted in 2004, shortly after Berghain opened. The decision to remove it was announced in March 2017. All 171 panels were sold for 500 euro each (which Independent Collectors says “follows the democratic ideals that also mirror the philosophy the club”) in order to construct the club’s new dance floor, Säule, which we reviewed here. Although the artist stated that he wanted the panels to find homes with people who had connections to Berghain, he was reluctant to address the possibility that scalpers may have scooped them up in order to make a quick buck. “The artwork wasn’t just displayed in the club,” Piotr explained. “It was a part of it and helped to shape its aura.” Read the full interview here.

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Photo via Independent Collectors.