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.
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.
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.“
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.“
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.
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.
