The author wrote that politicians from the AfD and BSW had met and spoken with artists and peace activists in Magdeburg – even in places where this is considered an imposition in political everyday life. He asked what could come of it. #Magdeburg #Politik #Frieden (translated)
The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler is considering a lawsuit against OpenAI for the imitation of his images by AI and wants to join forces with other artists in this matter. #Urheberrecht #Klage #KünstlicheIntelligenz (translated)
The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler is considering a lawsuit against OpenAI, as the company generates images with ChatGPT that closely resemble his original illustrations, and he hopes for support from other artists and publishers. #Grüffelo #Urheberrecht #KunstUndKI (translated)
Frankfurt's SPD and Left parties are trying to prevent the appearance of the controversial comedian Nikolai Binner at the Volkshaus Enkheim on November 6, as they accuse him of making far-right remarks and demand that municipal institutions do not provide a platform for such artists. #NikolaiBinner #Comedian #Meinungsfreiheit (translated)
Vincent Van Gogh's painting Blooming Chestnut Trees, which has not been publicly exhibited for 60 years, is attracting significant attention in Hong Kong before it is auctioned at Sotheby's in New York on November 18 and could become the most expensive work by the artist. #VanGogh #Kunstverkauf #Hongkong (translated)
Hundreds of people stood in line in Hong Kong today to see the Van Gogh painting "Blooming Chestnut Trees," which has not been publicly displayed for over 60 years and is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York on November 18, and could possibly become the most expensive work by the artist. #VanGogh #Kunstversteigerung #Hongkong (translated)
In Frankfurt, the unequal financial support between municipal and state theaters and the independent scene is criticized, while artists work under precarious conditions and often earn below minimum wage, which leads to a feeling of discrediting. #Theater #freieSzene #Frankfurt (translated)
Due to economic challenges and cost-cutting measures, Austrian museums are reducing their exhibitions and catalogs, which particularly threatens the long-term presentation of artworks and the support of their curators and artists. #Sparmaßnahmen (translated)
The first East German artist Gabriele Stötzer was honored with a globally recognized award for modern art. #GabrieleStötzer #ModerneKunst #Auszeichnung (translated)
The artist Gabriele Stötzer, who was imprisoned as an enemy of the state in East Germany, is now receiving the prestigious Kaiserring for her artistic work after having persevered despite the repression in East Germany. #GabrieleStötzer #KunstimDDR #Stasi (translated)
The survey shows that Generation Z is emerging as the main buyer group in the art market and, despite their discretion and privacy, has a strong interest in art and direct contact with gallery owners and artists, while at the same time being less willing to invest in new discoveries. #GenerationZ #Kunstmarkt #Sammler (translated)
A provocative art action featuring the sculpture "Orange Plague" by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt is being presented at the European Parliament, depicting US President Donald Trump naked and oversized, which is causing controversy. #OrangePlague #TrumpSatire #KunstImParlament (translated)
The author wrote that a bare, gilded statue of Donald Trump has been erected in the European Parliament. The artist was invited by a Danish member of the left-wing party. While Europe is struggling with the USA over tariffs and security, the statue referred to as the "Orange Plague" is located at the main junction of the Parliament. https://t.co/n45L55BP1B #Trump #Kunst #Europa #EU #DK #US (translated)
The naked, gilded Trump statue The Orange Plague by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt is exhibited in the European Parliament, depicting the US president in a satirical manner on the shoulders of a man and will be on display until Thursday. #TrumpStatue #OrangePlague #Europaparlament (translated)
Peter Borbe criticized that a Danish artist was allowed to exhibit a naked statue mocking the US President as an "orange plague" in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. He wrote that this would reach new "summits of embarrassment" and asked how Europe would react if a naked caricature of Ursula von der Leyen were displayed in the US Capitol. https://t.co/qN13P7w9dp #Trump #EUParlament #Kunst (translated)
In the European Parliament, there is a 2.5-meter tall, naked, gilded statue of Donald Trump named "Orange Plague," created by the Danish artist Jens Galschiøt as a satirical critique of his influence on climate change and injustice. #TrumpStatue #EUParlament #Kunst (translated)
A naked, gilded statue of Donald Trump titled "Orange Plague" by the Danish artist Jens Galschiøt was exhibited in the European Parliament, satirically commenting on the policies of the US President. #TrumpStatue #OrangePlague #KunstImParlament (translated)
Michael Klonovsky pointed out that the "Neue Deutschland" reported on October 9, 1989, under the headline "Festive Reception in the Palace of the Republic," about a reception with deserving citizens and foreign guests, a toast by Erich Honecker, and a program featuring renowned GDR artists. He described this as a prophetic description of Frank-Walter's isolated celebration with a culture elite funded by taxpayers' money. The repetition is neither once a tragedy nor once a farce, Klonovsky wrote, but could also be twice a farce. #DDR #Geschichte #Erinnerung (translated)
At the initiative of the artist and activist Yona Tukuser, the world has known since the beginning of September about the suffering of the people in Oleschky. #Oleschky #Hungersnot #Ukraine (translated)
The Iranian actress Elnas Schakerdust was sentenced to a one-year prison term and a two-year ban on political and artistic activities due to her statements regarding the protesters killed in January during government-critical protests. #ElnasSchakerdust #Menschenrechte #Iran (translated)
