Red lights no more ©Mr. T in DC
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In the 1920s, Berlin’s Potsdamer Strasse was known as a thriving hub for prostitutes and drug dealers. But since 2006, the area has become known for its abundance of art galleries.
Nearly two dozen galleries can be found in the former red light district. Also in close proximity to the galleries are Mies van der Rohe’s New National Gallery and the Berlin Philharmonic. Both attractions will hopefully add to the area’s emerging art scene.
Juerg Judin, a partner of the Nolan Judin gallery said, ‘Berlin represents a unique case in the art world… The city constantly rediscovers its forgotten cheap areas, making them become in turn the main hub of the city’s art scene before disappearing again shortly after.’
More on Potsdamer Strasse’s new reputation can be found at Reuters.