The controversial sculpture belongs to a tryptich in the center of Bodman-Ludwigshafen, near its town hall. At first glance the whole relief looks like a lively panorama populated with cartoonish Germans. But one detail shows five German politicians -- including Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder -- naked and laughing and grabbing each other's genitals. A banner over their heads reads, in English, "Global Players."
More Porn 2.0—except this time it's fine art
"A new sculpture in a southern German town square has tourists snapping pictures and politicians arguing about the role of public art. The work shows [Germany's Chancellor] Angela Merkel naked, along with other politicians, and the artist is [obviously] unapologetic. He calls the work his 'group-sex relief.' " Score one for art puns.
