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Title: Artistic Tribute to the German Constitution: "DNA Ink" and a Nationwide Media Campaign
In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of Germany's Basic Law, top politicians are set to receive a special ink imbued with the nation's constitution, accompanied by a nationwide media and book campaign. The ink contains, in microscopic form, the current text of the Basic Law, first announced on May 23, 1949. City posters will remind Germans of the importance of democracy and their constitution, appearing in cities such as Wiesbaden, Frankfurt am Main, and Berlin, among others.
This unique art action, dubbed "DNA of Democracy," is organized by media professionals, artists, and scientists. Last year, the group already presented a symbolic ink to the then Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President Malu Dreyer (SPD) to mark the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law. Now, they aim to engage ministers of the new black-red federal government with their newly produced ink, which takes into account this year's constitutional amendment. According to the project's spokesperson, Daniel Koller, discussions with several officials are already underway.
Telekom CEO Tim Höttges and moderator Linda Zervakis are two of those supporting the initiative. Zervakis emphasizes the importance of safeguarding fundamental rights, especially freedom of the press. Höttges, conversely, addresses the issue of hate and incitement on the internet, suggesting an amendment to Article 1 stating that dignity applies online as well as offline.
A "Friendship Book of Democracy" is planned to accompany the art action. In this book, 146 personalities, including 76 already involved in the current media campaign, will handwrite their demands on democracy using the special "DNA ink."
The "DNA of Democracy" project is non-partisan and non-commercial. To date, more than 65,000 euros have been raised through crowdfunding for the new action.
The innovative "DNA ink" was produced with the help of scientists. The Basic Law was stored in a DNA sequence, initially as binary code, and subsequently translated into the DNA coding ACTG. This DNA sequence was then engineered, multiplied, encapsulated, and mixed with ink, marking a significant advancement in DNA data storage technology.
- The artistic tribute to Germany's Basic Law, known as "DNA Ink," is a collaboration among media professionals, artists, and scientists, emphasizing the involvement of the science community in this project.
- The health-and-wellness sector, symbolized by the concern of Telekom CEO Tim Höttges about hate and incitement on the internet, is showing support for the "DNA of Democracy" project, which addresses the importance of online dignity.
- The fitness-and-exercise industry, as represented by moderator Linda Zervakis' interest in safeguarding freedom of the press, is also aligning with the project's objectives.
- The education-and-self-development sector is expected to be involved through the "Friendship Book of Democracy," where 146 personalities will handwrite their demands on democracy using the special "DNA ink," promoting self-development and expression.
