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On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. ..This movement is very active in many ways from political rallies, demonstrations, revolts against people and governments seen as symbols of capitalistic policies and views. Least and not last is the creation of "house projects", squatted homes where various activities take place such as printmaking, painting and music.

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On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Tom, an artist that uses the squatted premises in Warschauer Strasse for making his sculptures and installation pieces.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often occupied premises are used to make statements about the occupants ideologies. For instance printmaking is used on shirts with writing anti Bush slogans. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often occupied premises are used to make statements about the occupants ideologies. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. ..This movement is very active in many ways from political rallies, demonstrations, revolts against people and governments seen as symbols of capitalistic policies and views. Least and not last is the creation of "house projects", squatted homes where various activities take place such as printmaking, painting and music.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often occupied premises are used to make statements about the occupants ideologies. For instance printmaking is used on shirts with writing anti Bush slogans. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often occupied premises are used to make statements about the occupants ideologies. An occupied house in Marianne Strasse close to the once existing wall.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often occupied premises are used to make statements about the occupants ideologies. Thierry Noir, the first persn to paint on the wall, in the Marianne Platz squat where he lives.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often occupied premises are used to make statements about the occupants ideologies. Thierry Noir, the first persn to paint on the wall, in the Marianne Platz squat where he lives.

Boxhagener markt in Boxhagener Platz in Berlin is the local market where many squatters sell their things or exchange them without money involved. The concept behind is that one can live without superflous things and buys or exchange for what one really needs. Normally the things that they sell are handmade objects like bracelets, drawing, printed shirts and so forth.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse...This movement is very active in many ways from political rallies, demonstrations, revolts against people and governments seen as symbols of capitalistic policies and views. Least and not last is the creation of "house projects", squatted homes where various activities take place such as printmaking, painting and music.

In some of the squats some people take refuge in order to survive without having while their permit to stay is pending. Their life is very much marginalized in the outer world however within the walls of the squat they feel at home.

Taschele staircase in Berlin. It used to be just a squat, today it is one of the most visited place to look at artists work. There are still some people that use the place as a home but less and less so.

In some of the squats there are people take refuge in order to survive while their permit to stay in Germany is pending. Their life is very much marginalized in the outer world however within the walls of the squat they feel at home.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city...

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city. A squatted place in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse...This movement is very active in many ways from political rallies, demonstrations, revolts against people and governments seen as symbols of capitalistic policies and views. Least and not last is the creation of "house projects", squatted homes where various activities take place such as printmaking, painting and music.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city. A squatted old army compound in Erkner.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former East part of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. Often this movement is harvested by squatters that have occupied premises in the eastern side of the city.

One of Berlins homeless centers.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse...This movement is very active in many ways from political rallies, demonstrations, revolts against people and governments seen as symbols of capitalistic policies and views. Least and not last is the creation of "house projects", squatted homes where various activities take place such as printmaking, painting and music. A squatted house in Warschauer Strasse, East Berlin..

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.

On the surface Berlin is a modern city looking to the West whilst reconciling to the past; however beyond the surface, Berlin is pulled in different directions. Still today a fervent movement, mainly in the former Eastern side of the city is resisting to the West and its perceived capitalism. An occupied house in Warschauer Strasse.