The East Side Gallery is a special outdoor art gallery on the eastern part of the Berlin Wall in Berlin, Germany. It features 105 paintings created by artists from around the world. These artworks were made in 1990 and depict important themes like wars, unity, and peace.
One of the most famous artworks is a painting of Erich Honecker, the General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of East Germany, and Leonid Brezhnev, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, kissing each other. The painting is called 'The Fraternal Kiss' with writing that reads, “My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love" at the bottom.
Another painting shows the flag of Israel covering the flag of Germany. This painting is a commentary on the special historical connection between the two countries.
The East Side Gallery is a very special place with beautiful paintings that tell stories. It's a reminder of the past and a way to celebrate art and peace.
