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Art professionals, scientists, and politicians are set to collaborate on an art action commemorating the 76th anniversary of the Basic Law in Germany. Known as "DNA of Democracy," the project will see top politicians receive a special ink containing the text of the Basic Law, accompanied by a media and book campaign, as well as posters in major cities.
The ink, to be called "DNA Ink," features a miniature version of the current text of the Basic Law, initially created as binary code before being translated into DNA coding. This was then synthesized, replicated, and encapsulated for use as ink. The innovative medium is a representation of the "DNA of Democracy."
According to spokesman Daniel Koller of the "DNA of Democracy" group, the art action is non-partisan and non-commercial. The group has collected over €65,000 through crowdfunding for the new action.
Discussing the importance of freedom of the press and opinion, moderator Linda Zervakis highlights the need for the fundamental rights to be protected from misuse. Telekom CEO Tim Höttges adds that freedom of expression shouldn't be used to spread politically motivated misinformation, particularly online.
In a later project called the "Friendship Book of Democracy," 146 personalities will formulate their demands on democracy in handwriting, using the special "DNA ink." Seventy-six of these figures will respond to the question about their interpretation of the Basic Law in the current media campaign.
"DNA Ink" and the "DNA of Democracy" art action underscore the personal and collective ownership of democracy and constitutional rights enshrined in the Basic Law. By using participants' actual DNA in the ink, the project highlights the biological and civic connection individuals have to the democratic system. The art action strives to engage citizens emotionally and intellectually, encouraging them to recognize their integral role in upholding and defending the Basic Law of Germany.
- The community policy for the "DNA of Democracy" art action is non-partisan and non-commercial, as highlighted by its spokesman, Daniel Koller.
- The science behind "DNA Ink" is innovative, with the text of the Basic Law being synthesized, replicated, and encapsulated for use as ink, representing the "DNA of Democracy."
- The health-and-wellness of democracy is a priority for Telekom CEO Tim Höttges, who emphasized the need to protect freedom of the press and opinion to prevent misuse.
- The fitness-and-exercise of democracy is encouraged through the "Friendship Book of Democracy" project, where 76 figures will express their interpretations of the Basic Law using "DNA Ink."
- The lifestyle of citizens is engaged emotionally and intellectually by the "DNA of Democracy" art action, which underscores their integral role in upholding and defending the Basic Law of Germany.
