The video „Walk“ lasts about an hour and follows a journey from home to a favorite café in the city. It
emphasizes the ground beneath our feet, showcasing how it varies from neighborhood to neighborhood.
The pavement is not uniform; instead, it presents a rich tapestry of textures and colors that reflect
the unique character of each area.
emphasizes the ground beneath our feet, showcasing how it varies from neighborhood to neighborhood.
The pavement is not uniform; instead, it presents a rich tapestry of textures and colors that reflect
the unique character of each area.
As Karl Schlögel aptly observes, „The state of pavements is the safest indicator of the state of a city.
They are the skin of the city, cared for or neglected. You can tell if money is being spent on them or if
their decay is accepted. Well-maintained sidewalks allow you to focus on what matters: you don‘t have
to worry about where you step. In some cities, sidewalks are cracked and uneven; in others, they‘re as
well-kept as parquet flooring. Sidewalks show traces: the wear and tear of time.“
They are the skin of the city, cared for or neglected. You can tell if money is being spent on them or if
their decay is accepted. Well-maintained sidewalks allow you to focus on what matters: you don‘t have
to worry about where you step. In some cities, sidewalks are cracked and uneven; in others, they‘re as
well-kept as parquet flooring. Sidewalks show traces: the wear and tear of time.“
This video invites viewers to see the ground as a storyteller, revealing the distinct character of each
neighborhood and shaping our urban experience. It reminds us that the ground is not just a surface to
walk on it; it is a canvas that reflects the life and history of the city.
neighborhood and shaping our urban experience. It reminds us that the ground is not just a surface to
walk on it; it is a canvas that reflects the life and history of the city.
