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right here they burned books off in the old days. Literature and other works that
didn’t suit the time”
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. Claire laughs sarcastically, and adds
“Yes, a bunch of idiots. They thought it was unsuitable. Think I did not
know that this is where they burned the books.”
"Yes, it was here, but they did it in several places. Foolishness on full
display. Can you see the parallelity to the situation we are in?"
“How so?” 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 to the side and sends a long glance over
the square, before continuing with a sigh.
"It sounds far-fetched, but it's actually a bit like my situation with paintings and
art collection. I feel like they are an object of interest, they have an interest in
obtaining or possibly destroying it. I feel hunted. It is exactly like the books, even
the books that were kept, were locked in basements for no one to read… sad!”
“Yes, I understand.” she says compassionately, before changing her tone
completely “But let’s have some fun before your art collection is out of the long
fingers of the German state.”
He nods appreciatively and says eagerly.
"I'm really looking forward to seeing Joseph Beuys’ exhibition, it's the perfect di-
version. You're simply brilliant at finding out what we should do, especially on a
day like this.”
"I do not know much about him as a person, but his writings is what I have fallen
for. I look forward to seeing it 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 neoclassi-