Woodpenis wave in the Allgäu: art or tastelessness?

Woodpenis wave in the Allgäu: art or tastelessness?

In the past few weeks, the Allgäu has experienced a curious increase to wooden phallus sculptures that have appeared in different locations in the region. The first of these striking wooden penises was placed in the district of Bertoldshofen in Marktoberdorf in the roundabout in mid -May. From there, the passion for these works of art has spread rapidly: oversized wooden penises are now adorned with places in front of the town hall, a radio station and other public locations, explains Merkur .

But that's not all: the “wooden penis wave” has also hit Oberstdorf and Sonthofen. A slim wooden sculpture with red acorn was recently built at the Geiger Grisel in Oberstdorf, which welcomes both local and vacationers. In Sonthofen, on the other hand, another striking wooden penis was spotted on the Allgäu roundabout. Witnesses reported on the quick line -up, but it remains unclear how long these sculptures remain or whether they will even "hike", as was the case with a wooden penis about two meters high in Oberstaufen, which attracted media attention, such as the Wochenblatt reported.

The art campaign in the Allgäu

The origins of this action are not only in the current trend, but also have an interesting tradition. The first wooden penis was set up on the green in the Allgäu Alps years ago. It is still unclear whether the new sculptures are a conscious sequel or just imitations. However, opinions about this art campaign are divided: some find the sculptures tasteless, others see it a humorous provocation.

The authors of these works of art are often unknown, which fueled speculation. In Ruderatshofen, a vulva carved out of wood was recently discovered in the roundabout, which is now waiting for its collection in the lost property office. Such works of art in public spaces often provide discussions and raise questions about art in everyday life, which has become more and more present since the 1960s. Whether street art, graffiti or temporary installations - the variety is great. A detour to Wikipedia shows that art is an important part of urban identity in public space.

Another chapter: The Gennacher Group

The situation becomes particularly explosive when it comes to a group of eight men from Gennach who were caught by the police while wanting to set up a wooden penis in front of the Bavaria radio house. With five stripes and ten emergency services, the group was stopped and asked to lie on the floor. Later, Antenne Bayern auctioned the wooden penis to a fertility clinic in Hauzenberg for a good cause. These actions also convey a kind of community and cohesion, while the origin of many wood sculptures remains mysterious.

The question remains: Will we see more of these unusual works of art in the Allgäu? One thing is certain: The discussion about art in public space is re -lit with these wooden sculptures, and until the last of them have disappeared, the Allgäu remains an interesting place for such provocative installations.