The discrapencies could not be bigger than this: On the one hand the open-air-exhibition: \u201cOn the edge of the horizon\u201d and on the other hand the worth several millions crazy building of the Elbphilharmonie. Both impressions are located close to each other, however, they could not be further away from each other \u2013 ethically.<\/p>\n
The question is: Is the world shaped by indissoluble contradictions? Is that a fact we have to put up with, because wealth is unequally distributed and the \u201cpowers\u201d have to express themselves as megalomanic as they can in order to be noticed and to outmatch yesterday\u2019s achievements? Is it justified to live more and more lavish at the expense of other countries, other nations, other people? And thus the poverty from the edge of the horizons has already reached German cities. Also in Hamburg there might be enough social injustice which might have been relieved with the help of 866 Millions of Euros (the construction costs). Is it really more important for a city to have a new town\u2019s landmark than social peace and welfare? Does that lead to so many new tourists and visitors that the earnings exceed the construction costs? And, does that money run into the channels in need? Off the record: The \u201cHafen-City\u201d looks rather soulless and cannot keep up with the rest of Hamburg – in my opinion. As you know: there is no accounting for taste.<\/p>\n
And real life takes place on the streets not on the glamorous plazas of some concert halls anyway. This was verified by a musician in front of the Elbphilharmonie. For me, guys like him are the real faces of Hamburg, simple but honest. My tip: Ignore the inhospitable caf\u00e9 at the Elbphilharmonie and choose the Swedish Church caf\u00e9 just around the corner. The Kyrkans-Caf\u00e9et offers home-baked cake and \u201cGl\u00f6gg\u201d. <\/p>\n
Holzhafen, Frischeparadies and Ghost Seer<\/strong><\/p>\n After some refreshment we continue our walk in direction of the \u201cHolzhafen\u201d. It is a very nice quarter of the city with great furniture shops, mouth-watering restaurants and a sensational supermarket with fresh and fine food (\u201cFrischeparadies\u201d). It\u2019s worth a visit, even for a stop by. Fancy goodies as far as the eye can see. Next to fresh fish there are unusual kinds of meat, delicious cheese and a selection of yoghurt and jams that\u2019s outstanding.<\/p>\n After so much eye-candy we get hungry. We move on to Ottensen, Bahrenfelder Stra\u00dfe. Here we find exactly what we have been looking for: The \u201cKumpir-Altona\u201d. What Kumpir is? Well I know it from Istanbul. You can buy those big stuffed potatoes for example in \u00dcsk\u00fcdar, one of Istanbul\u2019s districts. It is nutritious and delicious. However, I wonder why this place offering Turkish and Arabic food is under \u201cIndian\u201d management? Innovation and flexibility? No matter what we are satisfied and therefore fit for the rest of the evening. We were lucky: We are first nighter at the Thalia Theater displaying the \u201cGhost Seer\u201d. <\/p>\n Armenian or what?<\/strong><\/p>\n Die modern staging of the Schiller-play thrilled us completely. Two hours of great entertainment, thanks to the truly remarkable stagecraft of the two actors. Die play\u2019s \u201cingredients\u201d were already a pledge for divertissement. \u201cGhost Seer\u201d, the sex, drugs and gangster story of a rich prince pushed afar due to \u201creality terror\u201d in order to tear down the \u201cwalls of presence\u201d, this youngster thriller became a success instantly. The living and the dead<\/strong><\/p>\n Next day we visit the Anton Corbijn exhibition at the Bucerius Kunst Forum which terminates that day. Entitled \u201cThe living and the dead\u201d the show displays portraits of well-known rock and pop musicians on the one hand as expected. On the other hand a different perspective on Corbijn\u2019s work is shown: self-portraits and pictures of cemeteries. Additionally a film on Corbijn\u2019s oeuvre is represented, primarily from the point of view of artists he knows. I especially liked the pictures of Kylie Minogue, Dave Gahan and Bono. That\u2019s why I put them into my picture gallery underneath.<\/p>\n My conclusion: A very nice weekend in a wonderful city. We\u2019ll come back.<\/p>\n
\nTo escape the unbearable reality terror provoked by mobile phones, social media and selfies from time to time \u2013 who does not want that? Most of all we liked the absurd saying \u201cthere is somebody who wears a hood, underneath a mask, what is that good for? Armenian or what?\u201d<\/p>\n