Czech artist David Cerny has put together a controversial sculpture to commemorate the European Union. Each country is represented by a stereotype: Romania has Dracula, Sweden has IKEA, France is on strike. Not surprisingly, more than a few countries are less than pleased. For some reason, Bulgaria as a squat toilet left a few Bulgarian art lovers cold... I would be surprised if Germans appreciated the swastika turned autobahn.
Cerny was paid £350,000 for the project.
http://cartophilia.com/blog/2009/01/czech-artist-commemorates-eu-with.html
Later...Jan 20
'Bulgaria toilet' covered up
Part of a work of art that depicts Bulgaria as a toilet has been covered up, following the country's protest. The Bulgarian entry was shrouded by a black sheet on Tuesday.
"I apologise to Bulgaria and its government if it feels offended" -Czech Deputy Prime Minister Alexandr Vondra
The artwork is expected to remain on show in the lobby of the European Council building until July - for the duration of the Czech EU presidency.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7840187.stm
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