The Haus in Schwarz, which means 'House in Black' in German, wasn't always, well, black. Instead, it was painted so in a bid of farewell to the building, which has since been demolished. Once used as a canvas for numerous street artists, the ominous exterior was created as a way to symbolize the end of something great while also heralding a space for something new.
Created by artists Erik Sturm and Simon Jung, the Haus in Schwarz was located in the city center of Möhringen, Germany. Although its final state still haunts the street view in Google Maps, the owner, art gallery manager Karin Abt-Straubinger, has since built a new gallery. It is only appropriate that the area still embraces art even if it saw the destruction of some.
What's Driving This Trend
- Building as Canvas
- Buildings being used as a canvas to express art and creativity.
- Artistic Farewell
- Artists using their creativity to bid farewell to buildings and spaces.
- Dark Exterior
- The use of dark, ominous exterior in building art and design.
Who This Affects Most
- Art Galleries
- Art galleries can use buildings as a canvas to showcase unique and creative designs.
- Architecture
- Architects can use buildings as a canvas to express their creativity and create unique designs.
- Street Art
- Street artists can use buildings to create public art and bring beauty to urban spaces.
