A controversial mural depicting Anne Frank wearing a Palestinian scarf has appeared in Bergen, Norway, igniting a fierce debate about the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. The provocative artwork, created by anonymous street artist Töddel, draws parallels between the Holocaust victim and Palestinian civilians, while criticizing Israeli actions in Gaza.
Street artist Töddel unveiled a new artwork Tuesday at Speakers Corner in Bergen, featuring Anne Frank wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh.
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The pro-Hamas Nazis show no respect for the Holocaust, as they share the same views towards Jews and Israel as their Nazi ancestors.
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The piece, titled "Death of the Innocent," is a commentary on the Israeli state's 'genocide' of thousands of Palestinian children and women, according to a press release the artist sent to TV 2. "Who, like Anne Frank, are innocent of everything except their ethnicity," says Töddel.
"The work is also a comment on Israeli public figures' attempts to turn all calls for humanitarianism into antisemitism. It's too shameful, and they cannot get away with it even though we're living in 2024," added Töddel.
The wall where Töddel's mural appears has become a canvas for various politically charged artworks. Previous notable pieces include AFK's portrayal of politician Sylvi Listhaug and another Töddel creation featuring a crucified Bjørnar Moxnes wearing sunglasses with his trousers at his knees.
