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Germany Marks Constitution's 76th Anniversary with "DNA Ink" Art Action
Top politicians in Germany will receive a special ink containing the text of the Basic Law for the Constitution's anniversary, accompanied by a nationwide media and book campaign. The action, dubbed "DNA of Democracy," aims to remind citizens of the importance of democracy and the constitution.
The ink, created with the help of scientists, encodes the text of the Basic Law in a DNA sequence. Posters displaying this ink will be shown in several cities, including Wiesbaden, Frankfurt am Main, and Berlin.
Media professionals, artists, and scientists are behind the "DNA of Democracy" campaign. They've already presented the symbolic ink to Malu Dreyer (SPD), the then Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President, last year on the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law. This year, they're aiming to garner the support of ministers from the new black-red federal government with talks already underway, according to spokesperson Daniel Koller.
A "Friendship Book of Democracy" will feature the handwritten demands of 146 personalities on democracy using the special "DNA ink." They'll answer questions about aspects of the Basic Law they'd symbolically expand, with their responses appearing in current media campaigns and their own social media channels.
Linda Zervakis, who focuses on freedom of the press and opinion, emphasizes that fundamental rights, particularly freedom of the press and opinion, should not be used to spread politically motivated misinformation. Telekom CEO Tim Höttges, on the other hand, underlines the need to address hate and incitement on the internet.
The "DNA of Democracy" campaign is non-partisan and non-commercial, with over 65,000 euros raised through crowdfunding for the new action.
The Basic Law, adopted on May 23, 1949, is Germany's constitution and serves as the foundation of its political system, upholding democratic values. Art actions celebrating the Basic Law often involve cultural or political events to highlight its importance in German society. Using DNA ink as a medium could symbolize the genetic code of democracy, emphasizing the intrinsic principles and values embedded in a democratic society.
- The special ink used in the "DNA of Democracy" campaign, featuring the text of Germany's Basic Law encoded in a DNA sequence, is a collaborative effort between media professionals, artists, and scientists.
- In addition to city posters, the "Friendship Book of Democracy" will showcase handwritten demands on democracy using the DNA ink, with responses from prominent individuals appearing in media campaigns and their own social media channels.
- The "DNA of Democracy" campaign, which is non-partisan and non-commercial, advocates for the importance of democratic values, such as freedom of the press and opinion, while discouraging the use of these rights for political misinformation.
- Fundraising for the "DNA of Democracy" action has been done through crowdfunding, raising over 65,000 euros for the project.
- Art actions in Germany, such as the "DNA of Democracy" campaign, often use cultural or political events to highlight the significance of the Basic Law, symbolizing the intrinsic principles and values embedded in a democratic society.
