In an unexpected turn of events, an employee's clandestine art exhibition within the halls of Munich's esteemed Pinakothek der Moderne has triggered a police probe. This renowned museum, celebrated for its collection of modernist icons such as Pablo Picasso, Franz Marc, and Oskar Schlemmer, found itself hosting an unsanctioned addition to its prestigious display this month. Unbeknownst to visitors seeking the allure of 20th-century masterpieces, they were also presented with the art of a museum staff member, stealthily placed amidst the gallery's treasures without formal approval.
The artist behind the covert exhibit, identified by police as a 51-year-old man working within the museum's technical services, seemingly aimed to leverage this unauthorized display as a stepping stone for future artistic endeavors.
Pinakothek der Moderne, credit: Rufus46 via Wikipedia
The intricacies of how and when the artwork was surreptitiously installed remain a mystery, with even the museum's leadership left guessing about the duration of its wall presence. "The supervisors notice something like this immediately," asserted a spokesperson for the museum in discussions with the press, highlighting the unusual nature of the incident.
Despite the initiation of an investigation, it appears that the employee in question may escape severe legal repercussions. The most significant legal consequence he faces is a minor violation for creating two holes in an otherwise unadorned wall.
Following this incident, there have been significant repercussions for the individual's career at the Pinakothek der Moderne: he has been dismissed from his position and is now prohibited from entering the museum premises, marking a stark conclusion to a bold attempt at artistic recognition.
Jean Dubreil