tate liverpool goes green...

... Is that true? I convinced myself today and went to Tate Liverpool!

... And YES it is true. 

Tate Liverpool is using intelligent technology to save energy and is also part of an art recycling network. That means that even material from old exhibitions get recycled.  The Energy Institute has awarded Tate Liverpool accreditation for its achievements in energy efficiency.

Apart from the environmentally- friendly impact, Tate Liverpool also offered me an impressive insight into the world of art.

DOOR by Michelangelo Pistoletto
"Everyone having a sign of their own has the key to the door of art,
a door that leads to a reserved intimate, personal space, as well as to the space of social meeting."

Tower II by Richard Artschwager
Artschwager has made 3 towers and all are imaginary devices for communication.
The partial view offers protection and intimacy.
Walking up the steps and communicating with the eyes, ears or mouth of the person on the other side.

MAKE ART... NOT WAR!

Moin Moin...

...That’s how you say hello in Hamburg.

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany with a beautiful warehouse district. It is also famous for the ‘Reeperbahn’ and for a huge cultural scene. The Hamburger feeling is quite similar to the feeling when you are at the Albert Docks in Liverpool.

And that’s where I am at the moment.

I enjoy a cup of coffee in the sun. Simple things in life, which are beautiful. I love it, I love the summer and I love the sun.  And now you might wonder why I started with the strange beginning and talked about Hamburg.  

Next to me are two guys from Hamburg. They don’t know that I am from Germany as well. Being able to understand other languages is amazing. Nowadays it is essential to speak other languages. It is difficult to learn them and takes a lot of patience. But it’s worth it. 

When I went to school I didn’t like English but I still wanted to be able to communicate with other people from other countries and other cultures. So I moved to Chester after my A-levels and learned English. Now I still live in the UK and go to University in Liverpool. 

“If you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else. “ 

Life is beautiful, the sun is shining, and I finish my blog for today.

…And say ‘Moin Moin’ to the Germans. 

one of the greenest buildings in Europe...

...In Liverpool? Yes, in Liverpool!

Today I had the pleasure to meet Bob Prattey. He is the chief executive of the arena 

and convention centre Liverpool. He talked about his career and about the arena industry.

I am impressed by the economic impact and regenerative influence of ACC Liverpool. And all designed with the most energy efficient and environmentally- friendly criteria.

I can just say well done ACC, well done Liverpool.

And of course thanks to Bob Prattey.