The Berlin Wall — © Brian Rose

I am in Berin for the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Wall. As many of you know, the former East/West border was the subject of one of my books — The Lost Border — and I have continued to photograph the transformation of Berlin since the Wall opened.

Billboard announcing 30th-anniversary events — © Brian Rose

I won’t be attempting to photograph any specific events relating to the anniversary — peripherally, yes — there are all kinds of exhibitions and installations around the city, both serious and kitschy.

Postdamer Platz — © Brian Rose
Topography of Terror — © Brian Rose

In a steady drizzle, I took pictures most of the day. Above is the former Nazi Lluftfahrtministerium (Air Ministry) with the Berlin Wall and the foundation wall of the former Gestapo/SS headquarters. This has always been a compelling view — and I have a similar picture of it from 1987 when the Wall was very much a real barrier — it is particularly arresting now because the exhibition panels have been temporarily removed from along the walkway below.