City TV (Berlin) #99/8 Possibly 1997 - 2009

Frank Thiel made this photograph, City TV (Berlin) #99/8, in Berlin. Look at the angle of the shot, tilting upwards, as if Thiel is stood at the bottom of a very tall building. I think Thiel wants us to feel the same sense of disorientation. I can imagine him moving around the city, looking up, trying to find a new perspective of a familiar landmark. Thiel is interested in Berlin's architecture and urban landscape and how the city is constantly evolving, mirroring the way the city is constantly evolving, both physically and culturally. I like that Thiel has chosen to focus on the more monumental and permanent structures within the city. How do we engage and relate to architecture? Does it give us a sense of belonging, or does it alienate us? These are some of the questions that come to my mind.