History - Plans to cover up anti-Jewish relief delayed
The plans to hang the anti-Jewish relief on Brandenburg Cathedral have come to a standstill. "We are behind schedule with the planning," said Marion Gardei, Commissioner for the Culture of Remembrance of the Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia (EKBO), to the German Press Agency.
The monument protection authorities had not agreed to the designs for a mobile wall, which would also display information about the relief. Gardei said that several artists and architects had been asked to submit designs for the movable wall.
According to her, the monument protection authorities complained that the walls would obstruct the cloister. They will now enter into new negotiations with the monument protection authorities. "I think that the monument protection authorities will approach us," said Gardei. The movable walls are adjustable and not for eternity. She therefore sees no reason "why the monument protection authority should not move". She hopes that a joint plan will be developed by the spring. The basic idea of covering the so-called Judensau remains unaffected by the delays.
The defamatory sculpture in the cloister of the Protestant cathedral from the 13th century shows a sow with a human face and Jewish headdress, with other creatures hanging from its teats. Pigs are considered unclean in the Jewish faith. Although the relief will remain in its historical location, it is to be covered up in future following a decision by the EKBO.
So-called "Jewish pig" sculptures can also be seen at other churches - including in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Many of the churches provide information about the sculptures and their meaning and history.
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- Due to the objections raised by the monument protection authorities, the proposed wrapping of Brandenburg Cathedral's anti-Semitic relief with informational walls has been put on hold.
- The German Press Agency reported that the City of Brandenburg an der Havel is currently in negotiations with the monument protection authorities to modify the design of the movable walls.
- Several renowned artists and architects from Brandenburg and Upper Lusatia have contributed designs for the adjustable wrapping, aimed at preserving the historical significance of the Judensau sculpture while covering its offensive content.
- Contrary to initial concerns, the Church in Brandenburg believes that the wrapping could be temporary and reversible, opening up the possibility for future dialogue and understanding about the historical context and evolution of these monuments.
- As part of efforts to confront Germany's past, similar anti-Semitic sculptures in neighboring churches, such as Lutherstadt Wittenberg, have also been covered and partially recontextualized through educational initiatives and interpretative signs.
Source: www.stern.de
