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“FriedenSNOBelpreis“ I and II (de / en)
2026
The highlighted word SNOB is already contained within the German word Friedensnobelpreis (en. Nobel Peace Prize) in the appropriated screenshots of news platforms. The works do not manipulate language but reveal an existing linguistic structure. Once brought into a political context, however, this act of revelation is no longer neutral: meaning emerges through the viewer’s interpretation, which naturally varies depending on their background and mindset.
“friedenSNOBelpreis” I and II perfectly capture how the raw tragedy of seeking peace is repackaged into a highly staged spectacle for elite global audiences. Whether by inverting a wartime uniform into a form of high-society snobbery to command moral superiority on the world stage, or by treating the world’s highest peace prize as a transferable luxury trophy used to flatter international superpowers, the works point to a central tension: “peace” on the global stage is often less about concrete work on the ground and more about the theatricality of its presentation.
Part of the exhibition “wAFFENstillstand in friEDENsgefährdeten Zeiten”, Chapter IV, 16 May – 30 June 2026. On view 24/7, display window, Atelier 12, Münzgrabenstraße 24, Graz, Austria.
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