Art project Aller Hand”: Schwerin tells history through great murals!

Art project Aller Hand”: Schwerin tells history through great murals!

The art project “Aller Hand” by Tino Bittner in Schwerin is now completed. On November 16, 2025, the time has come: the impressive facade buildings, which connect stories from the past with today, attract numerous onlookers. Bittner, a native of Schwerin, has opened up new dimensions of art design with his approach to depicting the hands as an expression of human potential. His murals are not only a visual highlight, but also a homage to great artists of the past. That's what she reports svz.

The trilogy includes three striking facade projects that were realized on Schlachtermarkt, Glasisinstraße and Grüne Straße. The mural at Schlachtermarkt shows the oversized hands of a musician, inspired by a painting by the Dutch master Gerrit van Honthorst. Interestingly, the original image, “Singing Flute Player,” is not directly visible, but the hands particularly capture the viewer's attention and curiosity. Another mural with the hands of “Hereditary Princess Alexandrine of Schwerin” shines on Glasisinstrasse, while the hands of a shepherd with flowers can be seen on Grüne Strasse 20 – inspired by a work by Paulus Moreelse.

A celebration for the city

The official opening of the art project attracted numerous interested citizens who took part in an art tour with music, coffee and pastries. A special feature of the murals are the QR codes provided, which provide visitors with additional information about the artworks and their history. Citizen engagement plays an important role: over 6,000 euros were collected through donations to complete the picture mosaic on Grüne Straße. This shows how much the people of Schwerin care about their cultural heritage Schwerin.de out.

Financial support for the project came not only from the city of Schwerin, but also from the Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Schwerin Foundation and the MV State Gardens, Palaces and Art Collections. Head of the cultural department Silvio Horn emphasized the importance of the project for networking cultural actors in the city and announced that the art and museum association is planning further works of art on facades near museums. It is a step that shows how art and social commitment go hand in hand in Schwerin.

Future of art funding

Support from cultural institutions, such as the federal cultural administration, plays an essential role in promoting various art projects that preserve cultural heritage. These funds not only focus on important institutions, but also help to realize sustainable art and cultural projects in the various regions of Germany, according to the Federal cultural administration.

The “Aller Hand” project makes it clear that art has a special place in the hearts of the people of Schwerin. It is not only a journey into the past, but also a discovery of the facets of humanity that Tino Bittner's works express in an impressive way.