Düsseldorf's 'Missing Link' Memorial Illuminates Synagogue's Dark Past
A poignant reminder of the past has been erected in Düsseldorf. A ten-meter-high, night-lit installation named 'missing link_' now stands on Kasernenstraße, marking the spot where a synagogue once stood before it was destroyed in 1938. The memorial, created by light and concept artist Mischa Kuball, is set to be officially opened on November 9.
The synagogue, inaugurated in 1904, was a symbol of Jewish life in Düsseldorf. However, on Kristallnacht in 1938, it fell victim to the Nazi pogrom. SA and SS thugs, along with Nazi sympathizers, ransacked and burned the building. The Jewish community was later forced to pay for the demolition of its ruins.
The pogrom resulted in a tragic loss of life and freedom. Three people were killed, five took their own lives, and at least 70 were injured. Nearly 200 were imprisoned in the aftermath. The 'missing link_' installation serves as a stark reminder of this dark history.
Kuball, who teaches at the Cologne University of Media, designed the memorial to raise awareness. Weighing around 1.7 tons, it was mounted using large suction cups and a crane. The permanent art project was initiated and realized by Kuball in cooperation with the Jewish Community of Düsseldorf and the Memorial and Memorial Site Düsseldorf.
The 'missing link_' installation is now a permanent fixture at the memorial stone on Kasernenstraße. It stands as a testament to the resilience of the Jewish community and a stark reminder of the horrors of the past. The official opening on November 9 will serve as a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the importance of remembrance.
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