BERLIN UNRAVELED (1945) – The Pete Piazza Archive | Limited Edition 6-Piece Hexaptych
"BERLIN UNRAVELED" (1945) — The Pete Piazza Archive
Limited Edition 6-Piece Skateboard Hexaptych
SKU: PPZ-BER-1945-6DK
Captured in the summer of 1945 at the close of the European theater, "Berlin Unraveled" is a singular historical document from the private archive of Pete Piazza. This 6-deck hexaptych scales a rare, firsthand photograph into a massive 4-foot wide installation, offering a hauntingly silent look at a city transformed by the gravity of total war.
Unlike staged propaganda of the era, this image was captured through the lens of an American serviceman documenting the immediate, unvarnished aftermath of conflict. The panorama reveals the skeletal remains of Berlin’s architecture and the resilience of its residents navigating a landscape of rubble. Preserved for over 80 years, this archive now enters the contemporary world as a high-fidelity fine art installation.
Technical Specifications
- Photographer: Pete Piazza (c. 1945)
- Medium: Professional 7-ply Grade A Canadian Maple hardwood.
- Dimensions: Spans 48” x 32” (122cm x 81cm) when installed.
- Finish: Archival satin grayscale transfer with UV-Protective Sealant.
- Hardware: Includes 12 precision wall mounts for a professional "floating" gallery display.
- Provenance: Includes a Hand-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity from the Piazza Archive.
Historical Context & Resources
To explore the broader history of the landscape captured in this photograph, please visit the official records of the era: