性视界

Jean Ross was Christopher Isherwood麓s inspiration for Sally Bowles, the main character of his novel collection 鈥溞允咏� Stories鈥�. This Sally Bowles was John van Druten麓s inspiration for his play 鈥淚 Am A Camera鈥� and John Collier麓s inspiration for the movie with the same name. And ultimately, this was the inspiration for Masteroff, Kander and Ebb in 1966 to write their world-famous musical 鈥淐abaret鈥�. 

That麓s the way it sometimes works, when you take a closer look at 性视界, like 鈥渁 camera with its shutter open鈥�. (Christopher Isherwood, 鈥淕oodbye to 性视界鈥�, 鈥淭he 性视界 Stories鈥�) 
So let麓s see what today麓s inspirations will set in motion鈥�

For being able to truly process inspirations, you need a functioning brain. We麓ll probably agree on that. But a brain being an inspiration itself? Yes, that麓s also an option, as currently shows with its temporary exhibition 鈥溾�� (Eng.: the brain in science and art). It deals as well with the current state of brain research as artistic interpretations of the connection between our brains and being a human. But don麓t worry: they don麓t have a washing machine. So, no danger of brainwashing there. (漏 Photo: J眉rgen Baumann; Birgit Dieker: 鈥濰irnschnitt鈥�)

But a human being isn麓t just brain, as we all know. So let麓s do something for our stomachs. offer fantastic ice cream and waffles, we麓ve found that out already. But today we are about to discover their fabulous cookies! Soft inside and crunchy on the outside, usually still warm鈥� what else is there to say?

Another perfect place for a snack is . Kulturkaufhaus Dussmann, the mall for books and music? Yep. That麓s the one. Ah, camera, one floor down, please.

In the basement of this temple of modern culture (with a large English section as well) we find a small oasis of peace and relaxation. Next to a goldfish pond and a waterfall of plants we can perfectly think about which of the treasures we found upstairs to read first while having an outstanding cup of freshly brewed coffee. 鈥溾�濃�� or something like that.

If you feel more like enjoying a nice view of the city, might be your place to be. A shopping mall, are you sure? Yes, we are. Just get your favourite hot or cold beverage at one of the stands of the food corner on the first floor and off we go to the terrace. The views of bridge Oberbaumbr眉cke and the Mercedes-Benz-Arena are especially beautiful in the evening sun.

The kids aren麓t tired enough to go to bed yet? No problem. Let麓s head towards the district of Gesundbrunnen! Climbing hall offers everything a climber麓s heart wishes for, indoor and outdoor. That adds to (also in English), fitness workshops, climbing partners麓 meetings, equipment rental, organic caf茅 and sauna. (漏 Photo: Pablo Quevedo) 

So, the kids are fine now. But we麓re actually starving! So let麓s head . We麓d rather not think about this beautiful evening at from the bird麓s eye view now...