conservative members of society often protest against the blasphemous, in their view, works of art. They are satisfied with the debate and protest, are trying to destroy the provocative work, or even apply to the Criminal Court with a demand to punish svyatotattsev - artists and curators. But the hunger-strike - this is something new. This is exactly what was his official protest from the Italian city of Bolzano (Botsen).

According to the Austrian newspaper Der Standard, last week, an official from the province of South Tyrol Pal Franz (Franz Pahl) began a hunger strike in protest of the famous sculpture of the German artist Martin Kippenbergera (Martin Kippenberger), representing the crucifixion frog Powers in the paws of one mug of beer, and another - an egg. Pal announced that pritronetsya not to eat until the product will not be removed from the new state museum of modern art Museion. Museum Director Leticia Regalia (Letizia Regaglia) refuses to comply with the requirement Pál. The sculpture will be on display until September 21.

The whole cheese-boron flared due to the fact that soon will arrive in South Tyrol Pope. It will be summer vacation in the nearby city of Bolzano Bressanone (Brix). According to Pál exposed during his working visit, which is a «mockery of the Christian cross», - this madness. P Palem agrees Governor of Durnvalder Luis (Luis Durnwalder): «It w as the need to bump your head to make such a thing».

Colleague Pál Peder Andreas (Andreas Poeder) notes that make this noise - «hypocrisy», because two months ago, Pal said that the work Kippenbergera it does not interfere. There are rumors that he had started a hunger strike in order to win conservative voters: the fall in the pending elections.

According to Leticia regalia, the official did not understand the work. In fact, of any speech, no blasphemy there. According to the curator of the exhibition, the sculpture is a self-portrait ... Kippenbergera. Original name products - «Foot Forward». The artist created it in 1990, which experienced severe depression related to the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. Crucified frog - a symbol of the pain they felt. In the museum visitors to distribute brochures explaining the history of this product.

Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997) was famous for his black humor. His paintings, sculptures, installations and performances have always caused (and continue to cause) a mixed reaction from the audience. In addition, Kippenberger was famous as the manager of legendary club SO36 in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, which were the most talented rock musicians of the late 70's - early 80-ies of the last century.

Material prepared Yulia Maksimova

Sources: www.artinfo.com , www.dw-world.de , artinvestment.ru