LUFTHANSA - 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Hard Facts:
We’re celebrating 100 years of Lufthansa—three cities, three murals, and a burst of color in the gray winter.
To mark the historic airline’s major anniversary, monumental facade artworks were created in Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt in early 2026. Each mural has its own visual character, blending illustration with the urban landscape and transforming ordinary building facades into massive, temporary landmarks in the heart of the city.
From detailed handiwork on the scaffolding to the final eye-catching displays in the daily hustle and bustle of city life, our murals demonstrate once again how powerful imagery can transform entire streetscapes.
HAMBURG:
Amidst the harbor atmosphere, winter gloom, and Hamburg’s harsh weather, the first of the three Lufthansa Anniversary Murals took shape. The façade was built up layer by layer on multiple levels—from the initial swaths of color to the final details. Using brushes, rollers, and scaffolding, a massive work of art emerged that captured the attention of passersby even as it was being created.
Located directly on the busy Heidenkampsweg and visible from afar, the completed mural brings “100 Years of Lufthansa” right into the heart of Hamburg’s skyline. Especially at night, the massive facade reveals its full impact, becoming a luminous landmark in the urban landscape amid streaks of light, traffic, and city architecture.
MUNICH:
In Munich, things got a lot more colorful. Organic shapes, bold contrasts, and expansive color schemes gradually transformed the facade into a monumental illustration. Despite its enormous scale, every detail was crafted by hand. With precise lines, clean transitions, and countless hours of meticulous work, our team brought the design directly to the wall.
Set against the backdrop of everyday life in Giesing, the completed mural makes a striking visual statement amid the traffic, rows of houses, and winter sun. Thanks to its bold color palette and the unique shape of the facade, the artwork looks almost like an oversized poster in a public space—only it’s entirely hand-painted.
FRANKFURT:
The Frankfurt mural relied on a minimalist, clean design language and strong contrasts. While the large surfaces initially appeared minimalist, precise contours and subtle details gradually gave rise to a piece of art that stands out above all for its calmness and elegance. As with all three locations, the work here was done entirely by hand.
Located right next to a busy street, the completed Frankfurt mural almost looks like a giant urban wayfinding system. During the day, it is clean and understated; at night, the lighting makes it extremely striking. The combination of minimalist design and monumental scale ensures that the artwork immediately catches the eye, even from a great distance.
