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Specially Designed Ink to Celebrate 76 Years of Basic Law: Nationwide Art Action
Artists, scientists, and media professionals have planned an art action to commemorate the 76th birthday of Germany's Basic Law. Prominent politicians are set to receive a unique ink encapsulating the text of the constitution, along with a widespread media and book campaign featuring quotes from celebrities. Posters in cities like Wiesbaden, Berlin, and Frankfurt am Main will highlight the importance of democracy and the constitution in the country.
The art action, titled "DNA of Democracy," seeks to remind public figures of the significance of democracy and fundamental rights. It was originally introduced to Rhineland-Palatinate's former Minister President Malu Dreyer last year for the 75th anniversary of the Basic Law. This year, with a fresh production of ink incorporating the latest constitutional amendment, the organizers aim to engage key figures in the new black-red federal government.
Linda Zervakis, a well-known advocate for freedom of the press and opinion, has expressed her support for the initiative. In addition to the upcoming "Friendship Book of Democracy," 146 personalities will use the special ink to express their views on democracy in handwritten statements. Among them, 76 participants have already contributed to the current media campaign by discussing aspects of the Basic Law they would symbolically expand.
According to the organizers, the "DNA ink" carries no political or commercial affiliations. They have managed to collect over 65,000 euros through crowdfunding for the project.
The complex origin of the "DNA ink" comes from the conversion of the Basic Law into a DNA sequence. The sequence was initially represented as binary code, which is translated into the DNA coding ACTG, using the bases adenine (A), cytosine (C), thymine (T), and guanine (G). In a biotechnological laboratory, the DNA was synthesized, multiplied, and encapsulated to create the ink. This innovative approach is called DNA data storage, which uses deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) for data storage.
- The art action, "DNA of Democracy," which is being organized to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Germany's Basic Law, not only involves artists but also scientists, who have played a crucial role in creating a unique ink encompassing the constitution's text, inspired by the latest advancements in DNA data storage, a health-and-wellness and science innovation.
- In addition to the art action, the initiative includes a health-and-wellness component with a "Friendship Book of Democracy," where 146 personalities will utilize the unique ink to express their thoughts on democracy through handwritten statements, resonating with the importance of mental and emotional well-being in the community policy discourse.
