7000 Oaks by Beuys

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Joseph Beuys' artwork "7000 Eichen - Stadtverwaldung statt Stadtverwaltung" (7000 oaks - urban forestation instead of city administration) is spread throughout the city and continues to shape the city long after its creation for documenta 7 in 1982.
Urban forestation instead of city administration

Hardly any other work of art has had such a lasting impact on the appearance of Kassel as the "7000 Oaks". The Beuys trees (not just oaks) can be recognized throughout the city by the basalt steles next to them.

The planting began during documenta 7 in 1982 and was completed five years later. The first and last trees are located in front of the Museum Fridericianum. In the spirit of "social sculpture", the campaign was intended to change the urban space ecologically and involve the public in shaping the environment.

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7000 Oaks by Beuys
Friedrichsplatz 18
34117 Kassel