ONE WALL by Lukas Zeilinger
- ONE WALL
- ONE WALL 2024
- UN MSEUM EVENT 2024
- May 30, 2024
On August 10, 2024, we unveiled our latest mural, the ONE WALL Local Legends: Spandau – A Painting Dhaka Project by Lukas Zeilinger. As part of the “Painting Dhaka” series, artist Lukas Zeilinger not only designed a new ONE WALL on two sides of the parking lot but also collaborated with local young people in a summer camp through our Stadtraum!Plus program of the foundation Berliner Leben in early July 2024. Graffiti, often misunderstood as mere vandalism, is in fact a vital subculture that offers a retreat for those in social hotspots. It provides a safe space, a parallel society where individuals can build self-confidence, find a sense of belonging, and form connections—often in challenging family or social situations. The workshop’s goal was to leave a positive impact on the young participants, both in their minds and on the wall. One result of the workshop was the Community Wall next to the youthclub.
Staaken, a self-contained community within Berlin with limited connectivity to the rest of the city, served as the backdrop for this project. Instead of imposing an unrelated mural, Lukas Zeilinger engaged with local young people from Outreach B18 to reflect their stories and daily lives through colorful images. The result is a bustling visual narrative—a collage that invites awe, contemplation, laughter, and recognition.
This unique ONE WALL aims to transform the concrete architecture of a parking garage into a vibrant tapestry of colors and stories. The gray façade of the parking garage at Blasewitzer Ring 12 has been transformed into a symbol of the neighborhood, featuring 69 names of local residents and places.
The foundation Berliner Leben harnesses the enormous potential of art as a visible enhancement of a location and as a vehicle for cultural education and participation, fostering social neighborhood development.
📍 Location: ONE WALL Blasewitzer Ring 12, Community Wall Blasewitzer Ring 18, 13593 Berlin
Photos: Diana Păun/Stiftung Berliner Leben
Hip-hop and graffiti are closely linked as art forms, so we celebrated the inauguration of Lukas Zeilinger’s new ONE WALL on August 10, 2024 with a freestyle dance battle organized by the HipHopHub of the Berliner Leben Foundation. 12 talented children presented their best moves, cheered on by around 100 enthusiastic spectators.
