Pillar of shame

The Center of Political Beauty is an art collective that uses public performances to propose a “aggressive humanism.” Genocide, arms trade, the alienation of politicians and the public, the failed peace on the Balkans: Philip Ruch and his co-workers don’t shy away from hurtful topics. In its own words the Center is a think tank for moral beauty, for political poetics and for human high-mindedness. In 1995, 8,000 people died in the UN safe-haven of Sebrenica. In public performances and a feature film “The Sky over Sebrenica” the Center reveals the plight of the 40,000 besieged civilians and the failure of decision makers to come to their help. The Pillar of Shame collected more than 16,000 Bosnian shoes in front of the Brandenburg Gate in remembrance of the victims.    More.