Among the participating artists of the Documenta addressing migration and drawing attention to the international postcolonial past was the Nigerian-American artist Olu Oguibe, who erected an obelisk with the inscription "I was a stranger and you took me in" on the Königsplatz in Kassel. With this inscription he was referring to the Book of Matthew in order to commemorate all victims of migration and their host societies. This essay wants to highlight Oguibe's debate on "The Aliens and Refugees Monument."
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Historical and cultural Background of the art object and the debate
- Method
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines the media coverage of the removal of Olu Oguibe's "Aliens and Refugees Monument" in Kassel, Germany, after the 2017 documenta art festival. It aims to analyze if alternative media provided a stronger condemnation of the action compared to mainstream media.
- The role of media in shaping public opinion about migrant issues.
- The impact of right-wing political discourse on the reception of art and public space.
- The challenges of intercultural dialogue and understanding in contemporary Germany.
- The importance of art as a platform for social commentary and political engagement.
- The representation of migration and refugees in the media landscape.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section provides background information on the increasing attacks against migrants and refugees in Germany, particularly in Kassel. It introduces Olu Oguibe's "Aliens and Refugees Monument" and the controversy surrounding its removal. The essay then poses the main research question: Did alternative media provide a stronger condemnation of the removal than mainstream media?
- Historical and cultural Background of the art object and the debate: This section discusses the historical and cultural context of the monument and its significance in Kassel. It highlights the city's diverse population and the importance of the documenta art festival. The chapter also provides insights into the origins of the monument's design and its symbolism.
- Method: This chapter outlines the methodology used in the study, which involves a qualitative table of contents analysis of newspaper articles about the monument's removal.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay focuses on keywords such as: Olu Oguibe, "Aliens and Refugees Monument," documenta art festival, Kassel, Germany, right-wing extremism, xenophobia, alternative media, mainstream media, public discourse, migration, refugees, intercultural dialogue, art and politics.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Anonym (Autor:in), 2022, A qualitative summary of the media of Olu Oguibe's debate on "The Aliens and Refugees Monument" (2017) in Kassel, Germany, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1352535
