But there's another layer to Berlin's character: its world-renowned graffiti. This is a city that speaks to you through its walls. The graffiti ranges from small, secretive tags hidden in alleys to massive, colorful murals on building facades that demand your attention. Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, in particular, are districts where the street art culture thrives. Here, every blank wall is a potential masterpiece waiting to happen, every spray can an artist's brush.
The art is raw, political, humorous, and everything in between. Artists like Banksy have left their mark here, contributing to the conversation Berlin's walls are having. Take the “Astronaut Cosmonaut” by Victor Ash or the ROA's black and white animals; these aren't just pretty pictures, they're commentaries on society, space, nature, and our interactions with the urban environment. Berlin's graffiti is a form of liberty—after years of division and surveillance, these sprayed expressions are reclaiming the public spaces for the people. In a way, the graffiti tells the ongoing story of Berlin, one of struggle, identity, and the fierce celebration of individuality.