Stadt 7/12 (Berlin)

1999

Frank Thiel

Associated Names
Frank Thiel

Artist, German, born 1966

The image displays a city construction site from a high vantage point. The scene is filled with structures in various stages of completion. The horizon is seen through gaps between tall buildings showing trees and partially constructed urban elements. Buildings, including modern tall structures with scaffolding, and construction cranes are visible against an overcast sky. The composition captures details of the construction process with a muted color palette featuring browns and grays contrasted by bright red, blue, and yellow construction equipment. Roads, vehicles, construction materials, and machinery are scattered throughout the site, showcasing ongoing development.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sean Kelly, New York; Anthony Podesta Collection, Washington, DC, 2002; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed, titled, and dated on the back of each part: “Stadt 7/12 (Berlin), 1999, Frank Thiel, 2002”


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