Scandal in Vienna: Man shows Hitler salute and masturbates as art!

Scandal in Vienna: Man shows Hitler salute and masturbates as art!

Wien-Floridsdorf, Österreich - A scandalous art project caused excitement in Vienna-Floridsdorf on Tuesday afternoon. A 46-year-old Greek exposed its genitals and began to masturbate while at the same time showing the forbidden Hitler salute. The incident occurred in front of an official building and was immediately noticed by walkers and officers from the Hermann-Bahr-Straße police inspection. The companion of the man, a 38-year-old woman, filmed the bizarre campaign with her cell phone and described this behavior as "the masterpiece of his life".

"He is in the flow", she tried to explain the situation while she pointed out that the couple wanted to draw attention to the "problems of humanity" with this "art project". A somewhat unfamiliar type of art criticism, which, however, quickly attracted the attention of passers -by. Several witnesses finally alerted the police, who determined the man in accordance with the provisions of the prohibition law. The State Office for State Protection and Extremism was also informed, since the Hitler greeting is prosecuted reports the Swabian .

The reactions to the "artwork"

The discussion about provocative art is not new and keeps raising interesting questions. For example, while some artists like Han Chong step on stage with a Buddha sculpture for authenticity in our globalized world, the appearance in Floridsdorf is far behind the expectations of many. Critics criticize the “banality of art” and demand less attention for such extreme provocations in public. Helmut Friedel, former director of the Lenbachhaus, has already expressed concerns about the possible restriction of freedom of art

As previous incidents show, such actions are not without consequences. In the event of an indictment, the crime of re -activation in front of jury is negotiated. The companion is managed as a witness and the debate about the borders of art remains exciting.