Man Fined for Using Altar in Performance Art in Saarbrücken

Country: Germany

Date of incident: January 18, 2017


In January 2016, Alexander Karle crossed the barrier to the altar of the basilica of Sankt Johann and did push-ups for a video he called "Pressure to perform". An administrative court imposed a fine of EUR 700 for trespassing and disturbance of religious practice. Karle has appealed, citing artistic freedom.

Source: Die Tagespost