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In September 1995 the concept artist BONGER VOGES
created the idea of THE BERLIN ORACLE. He was inspired by the architecture
of Hans Scharoun and Werner Düttmann, sixties and seventies
art forms as well as the I Ching, the ancient Chinese book of wisdom.
Since then he has been working with his partner Kristijana Penava
towards the realisation of a project that will transform the beginning
of the Friedrichstraße into a unique site of art, architecture,
communication, wisdom and play.
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Voges discovered the
Mehringplatz Square whilst attending a festival in Berlin. He was
astounded by the run down and depressing condition of the Square
and it gradually began to occupy his thoughts as he crossed it.
Voges sought a way to enhance the positive potential of the Square,
its peace and calm, through an artistic project. Inspired in equal
measure by the historical significance of the Belle Alliance Square
as well as the architecture of Scharoun and Düttmann, he came
up with an aesthetic appreciation of both.
Voges’ idea is the creation
of a site that “speaks”, with whom one can communicate,
a place that has a sensual, emotive and novel presence.
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For months, VOGES studied the architecture of the
Square, its social structure and history, as well as 60s and 70s
art forms.
The Chinese book of wisdom, the I Ching, which
came into his hands at the same time, proved to be the key to
the conception of the art venture.
A venture where freedom, tolerance and openness
play a pivotal role.
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