Vandals from the New Generation Attack Berlin's "Brother's Kiss" Mural
Youthful activists espouse unconventional display of camaraderie, labeling it as a "friendly sibling greeting".
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The notorious "Last Generation" group has rebranded with a new name: the "New Generation". They've taken their controversial protests to Berlin, where they've staged scenes denouncing what they perceive as genocide in the Middle East. Their latest stunt? Defacing a renowned artwork at a bustling Berlin tourist spot.
Activists from the "Last Generation" faction have disrespectfully marked the famous "Brother's Kiss" mural at the East Side Gallery in Berlin. They adorned the former wall section with a red message referencing the Middle East conflict, as the group now known as "New Generation" announced.
The Berlin police confirmed the graffiti on the canvas featuring Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker's iconic embrace. This mural, created by Russian artist Dmitri Vrubel in 1990, commemorates the leaders' fraternal kiss that sealed an economic agreement between the Soviet Union and East Germany. Sadly, Vrubel passed away in Berlin in 2022, succumbing to COVID-19.
Sources say three individuals have been apprehended and are being probed for criminal damage. The New Generation group claims that the activists aimed to protest with their action "against the genocide in Gaza" and German arms deliveries to Israel. In the past, this section of the former Berlin Wall was marred with slogans addressing the Middle East conflict.
Some Background:The "Brother's Kiss" mural at the East Side Gallery, also known as My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love, is an iconic artwork depicting political dynamics of the past. Over the years, street art has often faced vandalism, sometimes turning into a battle of ideologies. Famous street artist Banksy, among others, has seen his work defaced, vandalized, or painted over, inciting public conversations and, at times, court cases.
It's possible that New Generation activists vandalized the "Brother's Kiss" mural to make a bold political statement, challenging established narratives associated with the mural or the East Side Gallery. The public response could range from outrage due to the mural's cultural and historical value to support for the activists' message. Future protests might follow to further their agenda.
For specific insights into the motivations of the New Generation activists, public reactions, and future plans for protests, updated sources or news reports are required. Keep a watch on news channels and social media for more on this story! 📺📱
- This incident has sparked discussions on social media, with many arguing about the role of community policy in protecting cultural heritage from politically motivated vandalism, such as the defacing of the "Brother's Kiss" mural in Berlin.
- Stay tuned for updates on the general-news front, as the crime of vandalizing the East Side Gallery's "Brother's Kiss" mural raises questions about the politics of art, and the implications for the environment of street art in cities around the world.
