Mein Freund der Baum ist tot, 2005 Original creatives (urban nomads, squatters, alternative communities, artists, free spirits) have been settling in vacated industrial buildings for decades. Exactly those buildings are now subject to large-scale redevelopment. The creative air that hangs round an old factory, shipyard or slaughterhouse is cleverly used for urban promotion. Temporary reuse by the arts is deployed strategically. What once came about in the underground movement is now promoted by policy-makers to prepare a location for the real thing. Mostley resulting in expensive, camera controlled and fenced penthouses and officelofts. In the modelI used a billboard selling luxury apartments. The add is hidden under the shadow of an old tree. 'Mein freund der Baum...' is a song by Manuela Krause who's part of the Berlin Art avant-garde Formaat 13cm X 18 cm >> Maquettes