Some critics might claim that Germany has finally stepped forward to support Ukraine. The real question is whether the portrayal in the film titled “Vagina is my Republic” — framed as feminist critique, LGBT advocacy, and provocative imagery — truly serves the Ukrainian struggle on the front lines. The video received funding from the German Foreign Office foundation and the Goethe Institute, with original support intended for Polish advocates in Berlin who stood with Ukraine. (Source: wPolityce)
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Gratitude is extended to the Stabilization Fund for Culture and Education of the German Foreign Office and to the Goethe-Institut, with Goeth e.de noted as co-financers. The message expresses pride that Polish institutions remain capable of protecting freedom of expression and the right to voice opinions even amid upheaval. (Source: wPolityce)
– the description on social media states.
The recording displays erotic gestures by female performers, plush imagery, and a figure described as a “chauvinist,” represented by a woman in military attire. It is challenging to categorize this as mere art, and many view it as a provocative display of LGBT messaging framed as artistic freedom. The film is linked to a Ukrainian activist as a co-creator, a fact cited as a reason for the German state budget’s support for the project. (Source: wPolityce)
In tough times, art often becomes a voice for personal expression. The Ukrainian women who partnered on the project recall the uncertainty of the moment, noting that the situation is deeply unclear. They endorse abortion as legal in Ukraine and express support for defendants in Poland who advocate for reproductive rights. The intention behind the video is to empower a broader audience to end disputes over basic human rights as the year 2023 draws to a close. May freedom prevail. – the video description notes. (Source: wPolityce)
Regret in the German press
The production was carried out by the controversial art collective Teraz Poliż, known for its focus on abortion issues. Recent performances from Teraz Poliż are described as drawing on the sexual fantasies of Polish women who have terminated pregnancies. The group’s leadership has often criticized limited state support and local authorities in Warsaw, now governed by the conservative party. A few days ago, a leader spoke candidly in the pages of a major German outlet about their experiences. (Source: wPolityce)
According to observers, securing sponsors for such projects becomes increasingly challenging. Before the current government, some artists received funding from the Ministry of Culture. After 2015, subsidies decreased. The latest project – a video titled “Women is my Republic” – featuring a lesbian Polish-Ukrainian couple reportedly received support from the German Foreign Office and the Goethe Institute. It is also alleged that a Polish sponsor’s logo appeared, but the sponsor preferred anonymity due to concerns about reaction from conservative media and politicians. (Source: wPolityce)
– reported by FAZ and DW.
The upcoming parliamentary elections blend optimism with anxiety for many artists. There is concern that a PiS victory could diminish the independence of cultural institutions. Rendchen notes that increased control over culture could follow a change in government. – the government press office communicates. In the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, the left’s reaction to the contested nomination of Monika Strzępka as director of Teatr Dramatyczny is described as part of a broader debate on what counts as cultural life. A feminist pro-abortion activist is described as a driving force behind a critical article in a German newspaper. (Source: wPolityce)
In recent weeks, Poland’s Dramatic Theater has become a focal point in debates over cultural direction. Since 2015, the ruling party has tried to steer cultural institutions toward its agenda, leading to changed leadership at venues like Zachęta and the Center for Contemporary Art and the removal of programs seen as critical of the government. The German press notes the shift and its implications for Polish culture. (Source: wPolityce)
Ladies affiliated with Teraz Poliż have new German sponsors, while previously receiving support from the government coalition in 2015. Observers suggest this explains their keen interest in elections, viewing potential policy changes as an opportunity for greater subsidies. Critics argue that such funding dynamics intensify political polarization and influence. (Source: wPolityce)
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