Molecule Man

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About Molecule Man

The Molecule Man is a monumental sculpture group by American artist Jonathan Borofsky that has stood in Berlin's Spree River between the Elsenbrücke and the Oberbaumbrücke since 1999. The work consists of three figures, each about 30 meters (roughly 100 feet) tall, facing one another and made of weatherproof, perforated aluminum plates that touch in the middle. The holes represent the molecules that make up a human being and give the piece a powerful symbolic charge. The location is historically significant: this is where the districts of Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Treptow once met, and today it marks a seam between the former West and East Berlin. You can admire the artwork from the bridges, from Stralauer Allee, or from passing trains. The sculptures have already been used for various protest actions and temporary installations, underscoring their role as part of the public space in the cityscape.

Based on the article “Molecule Man” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Monuments
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Address: An den Treptowers 1
12435 Berlin, Germany
District: Friedrichshain
Phone: +493025002333
Website: www.borofsky.com
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Coordinates: 52.49690° N · 13.45903° E
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Identifier: ID 68a9090d-8f8…

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FAQ about Molecule Man

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What is the Molecule Man in Berlin?

The Molecule Man is a monumental sculpture group by the American artist Jonathan Borofsky that has stood in the Spree River in Berlin since 1999. It consists of three figures, each about 100 feet (30 meters) tall, that face one another and touch in the middle. The figures are made of weatherproof, perforated aluminum plates.

What do the holes in the Molecule Man figures mean?

The holes in the aluminum plates of the Molecule Man in Berlin symbolize the molecules that make up the human body. They give Jonathan Borofsky's sculpture group its strong symbolic power. At the same time, they make the roughly 100-foot (30-meter) figures look airy and permeable.

Where is the Molecule Man located, and where can you see it from?

The Molecule Man stands in the Spree between the Elsen Bridge and the Oberbaum Bridge, near the address An den Treptowers 1 in Berlin's Friedrichshain district. You can view the sculpture group from the bridges, from Stralauer Allee, or from passing trains. travelguide195 lists about 12 restaurants within 500 meters.

Why is the location of the Molecule Man historically significant?

The Molecule Man stands at the spot where the Berlin districts of Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Treptow once met. Today the sculpture group therefore marks a seam between the former West and East Berlin. The figures have also been used for protest actions and temporary installations, underscoring their role as public space in the cityscape.

What can you see around the Molecule Man in Berlin?

Near the Molecule Man in Berlin, there are several historic sites that you can easily combine with a visit. travelguide195 lists the Treptowers about 240 meters away, the Stralau Peninsula about 410 meters away, and the Schlesischer Busch Watchtower about 580 meters away.

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