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the many large and beautiful buildings, with the legendary triumphal arch
Polygene in the middle of it all. "Se" He says suddenly, stops, releases her hand
and points to a place a little ahead where if the snow did not cover there would
be a lawn. “Think, right here they burned books off in the old days
He points to what is usually the lawn in front of the building that houses the
state's antique collection of art a beautiful giant building built in neoclassical
building style. She laughs sarcastically, and adds - Yes, a bunch of idiots, thought
it was unsuitable. Think I did not know that this is where the burned books of "
Gustav makes mine go on. "Yes, it was here, but they did it in several places -
foolishly you can see the parallel to the situation we are in?" "No" She answers
and releases his hand to press the button on the light signal before crossing the
road that leads them to the other side of the square. Gustav lets his hands fall
down the side and casts a long glance over the square before saying with a sigh.
"It sounds cryptic but it's actually a bit like I have it with the paintings and
my art collection - It is like the books a hunted object to be split into atoms and
end up in ceilings or basements where no one enjoys the works of art" "I
understand that, but now we have to have fun before your art collection is out of
the German state's long fingers" He nods appreciatively and continues eagerly.
"I'm really looking forward to seeing Joseph Beuy's exhibition, it's the
perfect diversion you're simply brilliant at inventing, especially on a day like this
He says.
"I do not know much about him but his paper works is what I have fallen
for by him and now I look forward to seeing him with you" She answers.
Out in front of the art museum, Lenbachhaus, the characteristic yellow
lamps have been lit, the glow of the lamps can barely be felt as it is still bright but
in an hour when the sun disappears guests will be able to enjoy it already lit
when they leave a bit later and it has become dark they will be able to enjoy the
yellow surreal glow the lamps will throw out in the square in front. The art
gallery's building is an impressive work in itself consisting of two parts, an old
neoclassical large castle-like part and the new part which is made in three