Tacheles was an art center located in a former warehouse building in Berlin. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the building was taken over by artists who called it Tacheles, which means "straight talking" in Yiddish. The building contained art studios, workshops, a nightclub and cinema. It featured huge colorful murals on the exterior and modern art sculptures inside. Over 400,000 people visited each year to see the artwork and purchase pieces from the artist studios within. However, Tacheles was closed permanently in September 2012.

1. TACHELES
ART CENTER IN BERLIN
Alan Brown Adults 2 D

2. This place was located in a warehouse
building. After the Berlin Wall had come
down, it was taken over by artists, who
called it Tacheles, Yiddish for "straight
talking“. The building contained ateliers
and workshops, a nightclub, and a
cinema.

3. First it was a department store, then a Nazi
prison. It was later partially demolished, and
a group of artisans occupied the building.

4. Huge, colorful graffiti-style murals were
painted on the exterior walls, and
modern art sculptures are featured
inside.

5. 400.000 people a year came here
to see the building and paintings.

6. Going through the various levels, There
were artist studios where you could buy an
artistic pieces. On the top you had a great
view of all the city.
Going through the various levels, you'll find
yourself in artist studios where you can
peruse and purchase a myriad of artistic
pieces. I bought a pair of funky earrings
here that I still get

7. It was finally closed on September
4, 2012