<mark>It is a large concrete block standing 12 feet tall, constructed in the Tiergarten. It has a small window in it which allows visitors to catch a glimpse of a video containing two men</mark> <mark>having to meet and share a secret kiss in the exact woods where the memorial is located. There is very little that indicates this is a memorial to the homosexual Holocaust survivors. A small plaque and the video are the only clues. This was intentional, however, because the creators wanted it to be like someone was just randomly happening upon this clandestine relationship. They wanted to show the secrecy surrounding homosexual relationships and how a simple kiss could land you in trouble. By being placed in the Tiergarten, and not well-labeled, the monument is a testament to the continued shame and secrecy that the homosexual victims faced, even after the Holocaust ended. Upon encountering the memorial, visitors are faced with watching a same-sex encounter and have to deal with their own feelings and potential prejudices about the video displayed. In this way, the memorial is continually challenging homophobia and honoring the continued victimization of homosexuals.</mark>
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