Graffiti Protest: Activists from New Generation Topple "Brotherly Kiss" Mural in Berlin
Youthful crusaders publicly displaying a symbolic, affectionate act known as a "brotherly kiss."
Wanna know what went down at the East Side Gallery in Berlin? Well, the New Generation - aka the rebranded Last Generation - took things into their own hands. These activists, with a focus on events unfolding in the Middle East, aimed to make a statement on a iconic painting.
The infamous "Brotherly Kiss" mural, featuring leaders Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker, was their target. The Russian artist Dmitri Wrubel crafted this masterpiece in 1990. A tragic turn, he passed away last year from a COVID-19 infection at the age of 62.
Now, some folks were apprehended by the Berlin police for their role in covering the artwork with red slogans tied to the Middle Eastern conflict. The group, known as the New Generation, claimed that the graffiti represented their protest against perceived genocide in the Gaza Strip and arms deliveries to Israel.
Here's a fun fact: Back in the day, fragmented sections of the old Berlin Wall were already targeted due to slogans related to the Middle East conflict.
So, what's the deal with the Last Generation? They made headlines before with blockades and color attacks as part of their climate activism. But now, they've got a new vibe and fresh statements to make. Let's see how this story develops!
- The New Generation
- Demonstration
- Berlin
The New Generation, previously known as the Last Generation, utilized their demonstration in Berlin to express their community policy against the perceived genocide in the Gaza Strip and arms deliveries to Israel, which they represented through graffiti on the iconic "Brotherly Kiss" mural, an environmental concern as it changed the appearance of the East Side Gallery. This act of protest also ties to the general-news politics of the Middle East conflict, connecting it to previous acts of climate activism by the group.
