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Fountain of Joy of Life

The Joy of Life Fountain has been in the center of the University Square in Rostock since 1980. These interesting yet often controversial sculptures were created by Jo Jastram and Reinhard Dietrich. Brunnen der Lebensfreude symbolizes the end of WWII and the city’s rebirth....

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Fountain of Joy of Life — Kröpeliner Str. 8, Germany.

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The Joy of Life Fountain has been in the center of the University Square in Rostock since 1980. These interesting yet often controversial sculptures were created by Jo Jastram and Reinhard Dietrich. Brunnen der Lebensfreude symbolizes the end of WWII and the city’s rebirth. It is unofficially nicknamed the Porn Fountain for obvious reasons. In the background is the main building of the University of Rostock.

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The Joy of Life Fountain, also known as Brunnen der Lebensfreude, is a sculptural fountain located in the center of University Square in Rostock that has stood there since 1980. It was created by artists Jo Jastram and Reinhard Dietrich and symbolizes the end of World War II and the city's rebirth.
The fountain is unofficially nicknamed the Porn Fountain due to the provocative and explicit nature of its sculptures, which are considered controversial by many visitors. The artwork's bold and uninhibited representations of human forms and joy have made it one of Rostock's most talked-about public artworks.
The fountain is situated in the center of University Square (Universitätsplatz) in Rostock, with the main building of the University of Rostock visible in the background. This central location makes it easily accessible and a prominent landmark in the city.
The fountain was created as a symbolic representation of Rostock's rebirth and recovery following the devastation of World War II. It stands as a monument to the city's resilience and the joy of life that emerged from the post-war period.
The fountain was created by artists Jo Jastram and Reinhard Dietrich, whose provocative sculptural style has made the work both interesting and controversial among residents and visitors. The explicit nature of the sculptures and their bold artistic expression continue to spark discussion and debate about public art in Rostock.

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