But enough with loitering at home: put on your jacket, get on your bike, and off you go on the art tour through Munich.
Seven artists, seven columns, and each of the works that can be seen in Schwabing and Maxvorstadt until November 30th can be bought for 50 euros per print.
We did the tour with Laura Piantoni.
An overview.
When Laura Piantoni, artist of the Munich Pop Art collective, thought about how they wanted to present themselves in their annual show this year, it was clear to her that nothing can be planned at the moment.
Then the idea came to her - why not use advertising pillars as a platform?
Here they are now.
And to be seen until November 30th.
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The column from Edlinger Did It
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Edlinger Did It
Edlinger Did It draws the attention of passers-by strolling on Hohenzollernstrasse with bright colors: It shows three comic motifs on a yellow background.
The autumn leaves are brown or have disappeared - the Edlinger provides a bright replacement.
(Hohenzollernstrasse 39.)
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Steve Glas' pillar
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Steve Glass
The requirement was to design three motifs per column.
But as it is with art in public space: Sometimes you have to improvise.
There is a box on Steve Glas' advertising pillar.
So there was only enough space for two motifs.
They are all the more combative: Disney-inspired clenched fists encourage local businesses to be supported.
"Support your local!" - but gladly.
(Kurfürstenplatz.)
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Censored - by the artist herself. Laura Piantoni (right) and editor Katja Kraft in front of Josephine Kaiser's column.
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Josephine Kaiser
The Sigmund Freud figure emblazoned on Josephine Kaiser's column wears panties.
Underneath suspenders.
Too daring, it said from a higher authority.
So Kaiser had to go again - and without further ado stuck “censorship” signs on the areas criticized as too liberal.
That actually went through.
Clever: As a third motif, she chose an apartment application.
I mean it seriously.
The artist and her husband are looking for a new place to stay.
Anyone who has one to offer can be reached on Instagram: @ josephine.kaiser.
(Elisabethstrasse 23.)
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The pillar of Fader One
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Fader One
The arrow on the street sign points exactly to Fader One's column.
The artist often works on house walls.
You can see the experience in its abstract motifs that seem to wander up the column.
(Winzererstraße 25.)
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The column by Johannes Brecht
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Johannes Brecht
Johannes Brecht often works with Fader One.
So it fits well that their pillars are only a few meters apart.
Similar design language, just as colorful.
And the red on the column picks up pretty much the red tone of the house in the background.
A nice coincidence.
(Georgenstrasse 138-140.)
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The column by Matt Wiegele
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Matt Wiegele
This work makes a lasting impression.
You stand in front of it horrified - horrified at yourself. Matt Wiegele posted the Google Privacy Policy, which most internet users uncritically confirm with one click.
You can read here what kind of rights you are relinquishing.
(Schellingstrasse 88.)
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Laura Piantoni in front of her column.
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Laura Piantoni
If Laura Piantoni wants to post her pictures of power women touching each other with bubble gum bubbles on Facebook, it doesn't work.
Here too: too much eroticism for the overly cautious inspectors.
How good that as a Munich resident you don't have to rely on Facebook to see the works.
They are full of strength - and make you want to burst chewing gum bubbles again.
(Nordendstrasse 14.)
All works can be bought directly from the artists. The editions, limited to 20 copies each, cost 50 euros each.