The Kunstverein condemned the politically motivated vandalism of Phoebe Collings-James's installation, emphasizing the targeted nature of the act as hate crime, focusing on Palestine.
The gallery’s statement highlighted the defaced installation as part of a broader exhibition exploring colonial legacies, with Collings-James's work directly referencing Césaire's profound poem.
Collings-James’s piece, which remained untouched in parts, prompted significant backlash within the German art scene post the recent geopolitical tensions, highlighting the complexity of artistic expression.
The incident reflects ongoing struggles surrounding support for Israel versus Palestine, shedding light on the art world’s current challenges in addressing such sensitive themes.
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