Reichstag Proposal Nr.2
As publicity for the artist Christo's "Wrapped Reichstag" project a giant neon-sign, in the form of his signature, would be erected on top of the Reichstag. Its purpose - to attract attention to this crucial project, and to encourage the authorities to allow it to go through.
The Reichstag is a symbol and a museum of the tragic history of german collectivity. Christo's history is symbolic of triumphant individuality. A synthesis of individual and collective aims is never easy, but this proposal doesn't claim to be such a synthesis - more a capitulation.
To the existing' dedication on the Reichstag portico - TO THE GERMAN PEOPLE - let us add Christo's signature and wrap-up the whole issue.
[This proposal would cost neither the city of West Berlin nor the West German taxpayer a Pfennig since I would finance it wholly through sales of this preliminary montage.]
