Scandal in the Allgäu: Gigantic wooden penises cause excitement!
Scandal in the Allgäu: Gigantic wooden penises cause excitement!
Oberallgäu, Deutschland - In the past few weeks, the Allgäu has caused a lot of sensation. Oversized wooden penises were set up in public locations and ensure that they smile and amazement. This art campaign has a pronounced tradition that started years ago on the green. The local art scene undoubtedly does not lack creativity, but opinions on these sculptures are divided. While some appreciate the provocative art, there are also critical voices that shock about the tastelessness.
Another climax was reached in May: in Ruderatshofen, a Holzvulva adorned the roundabout and encountered a similar mix of reactions. And that is not without consequences. A wooden penis, which was set up in Wiggensbach on the night of April 30 to May 1, disappeared without a trace on May 3. The fate of this sculpture is unknown, even if the police are trying to comment. If the whole thing goes too far, you will be happy to hear that the initiators of the works of art usually remain anonymous.adventurous recordings and secret art lovers
A particularly striking wooden penis is currently making a name for itself again: On the 1738 -meter -high green, where a former wooden penis shaped the picture for years, a new trailer has appeared. With its size, this sculpture exceeds the predecessor and is also supported by several beams. But the exact origin of this new aureole remains nebulous. Webcam recordings of the surrounding ski lifts could provide blurred indications of setting up, but the identity of the artists remains unclear how the reporting of RP online.
The case of a group of men from Gennach is particularly strange. These were caught by the police during an attempt to install a wooden penis in front of Antenne Bavaria. Five police patrols and ten emergency services were mobilized to point the men in their barriers. As it turned out, they had a very special plan: the wooden penis was auctioned and the proceeds from a fertility clinic in Hauzenberg benefited.
art in public space: provocation or enrichment?
The recurring wooden sculptures are embedded in the discussion about art in public spaces in the long term. According to Wikipedia there is an eventful story of spectacular installations that include both historical and contemporary works. Art in public space often has the goal of promoting social discussions, even if this is done by provocative objects. The example of the Nanas by Niki de Saint Phalle in Hanover shows that such works of art can lead to controversial debates - a fate that could suffer the wooden penises in the Allgäu.
Overall, there are numerous examples of a dynamic art scene in the area that is currently being revived by such installations. Regional cultural values are not only promoted, but also put the communities into the spotlight. If the wooden penises ensure talking several times, it is a very special piece of Allgäu lifestyle that should not be unnoticed.
Even if one or the other sculpture disappears or remains controversial - the debate about art in public space will certainly continue. It is only to be hoped that the next installations are less controversial, but they are as lively as the current ones.
The question that remains is: what is next set up in the Allgäu? The art scene remains exciting.
In the meantime, the Holzvulva in Ruderatshofen is waiting for its owner - a small joke that could fuel the subject of art again in public space.
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