🧵 1. Hamburg's iconic Bismarck statue faces scrutiny amid global anti-racism movement, sparking debates on how to address its colonial legacy. #world
🧵 1. Hamburg's iconic Bismarck statue faces scrutiny amid global anti-racism movement, sparking debates on how to address its colonial legacy. #world
🧵 2. City of Hamburg holds workshops with international experts to recontextualize the statue, inviting artists and architects to propose solutions.
🧵 3. Plan includes a competition, jury consisting of specialists from various fields and representatives from campaign groups and former German colonies.
🧵 4. However, proposals cannot alter the statue itself, posing a challenge for artists. Decision highlights complexities of addressing historical monuments.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/07/13/hamburg-wanted-to-decolonise-its-bismarck-statue-finding-a-solution-wasnt-so-easy