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23.09.2000 Riemer Runde: Stadtmarken


The Stadtmarken (city markers) relate to prominent features of the Messestadt Riem topography. Two works occupy major sites in the fabric of the new suburb - a sculpture by Olaf Metzel that addresses the largeness of the area and an installation by Chema Alvargonzález that emphasises its roots in the airport that once occupied the site. A third project, by Sissel Tolaas, was presented in the Galeriahaus, which also formed the venue of an exhibition (shown until 31/12/2000) in which works by sixteen young photographers revealed a wide range of perspectives on the suburb. The Stadtmarken were unveiled during a festival organised jointly by local residents, local associations and the City of Munich's Department of Cultural Affairs.