Despite allegations of violence: Schiller's controversial award despite allegations of violence
Despite allegations of violence: Schiller's controversial award despite allegations of violence
award: Art Award and 48,000 euros for left -wing extremists | Politics
The award of the Federal Art Prize to the artist Hanna Schiller, who is currently in custody, has triggered a broad public debate. Schiller is accused of taking part in violent attacks and is in connection with the "hammer gang" classified as extremist, which has perennial raids on supposed right -wing radicals for years. Despite these serious allegations, the prize was awarded by an independent jury and includes financial support of a total of 48,000 euros.
Schiller, who studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg and is a scholarship holder of one of the Left Party near Foundation, was awarded for her art work, which, according to the jury, is supposed to deal with social issues. It is noteworthy that in the laudation there was no word about the acts of violence laid on the burden, which only leads to the contestation of ethics and responsibility in the art scene.
The award of the price is also accompanied by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), which provided around 30,000 euros from tax funds for the price. The ministry commented on the situation and announced that they checked the matter after they had only found out about the incidents in April. The question of whether the award will be withdrawn remains open.
The Nuremberg Academy meanwhile did not affect its attitude towards the award winner and is proud of Schiller's critical examination of society. However, this raises the question of the extent to which academic institutions should take responsibility for their alumni with regard to their ethical actions and their public perception.
Overall, this case presents both the art and the educational community with the challenge of distinguishing between artistic freedom and ethical responsibility for violent deeds. The incident could result in long -term consequences for the allocation of art prices and financing by public funds.