Detlef Surrey – Berlin – The Wall revisited

Where was the Wall?“ – this question was asked by many tourists to Detlef when they met him sketching in various places in Berlin. So, WHERE was he? This question intrigued Detlef and motivated him to visit places with his sketchbook where the Berlin Wall once stood. Thanks to this curiosity, a sketchbook full of reportage sketches documenting the contemporary world with history in the background was created. A fascinating aspect of being an urban sketcher!

Świdnica Theatre Hall, August 17, 4:00-5:30 PM. Open admission. Presentation in English.

About the teacher

Detlef Surrey – A member of Urban Sketchers Berlin, an illustrator, and a draftsman. He arrived in Berlin in 1975 to study political science. It was then that he began creating comics and completed his artistic studies. On November 9, 1989, Detlef witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie.

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Urban Sketching Festival Świdnica 15-18.08.2024

from August 15 to 18, 2024. This beautiful city in Lower Silesia, Poland, will be filled with outdoor drawing enthusiasts. Sketching sessions amid historical landmarks, plein air workshops, exhibitions, lectures, art supplies fair – these are just a few attractions. It’s also a chance to meet interesting people and become part of the international community that admires the world with a sketchbook in hand.

For more information in the upcoming months, we will share updates on our festival’s Facebook page: Urban Sketching Festival Świdnica