A large red Kolo Havana archival box established a base for artist Falko Reipe to construct this work representing the “Building Blocks of Berlin.” Each piece of art is carefully crafted to fit strategically into the space provided by the Kolo Havana Box. The pieces can be removed and arranged to symbolize different characteristics of the city.

Falko Riepe, born in 1963, studied a variety of different subjects throughout his life, ranging from history and literature to industrial art. Most recently, he works in the construction of exhibitions, stage and theater design and much more.

Also, check out The Personification of Berlin or Karen Stukes's Opera Stage Design, also made with a large red Kolo Havana Box.

-Kate