Respect for Jewish Culture and History

Preamble

The video installation "Grünanlage", hereinafter also referred to as "the Artwork", was created by the artist Boaz Kaizman in 2021 on the occasion of the 1700 years of Jewish life in Germany for the exhibition of the same name "Grünanlage" at the Museum Ludwig. Part of the exhibition was a cooperation with the Germania Judaica, Cologne, which integrated a library containing 1700 books about Jewish literature from Germany into the exhibition. This library was intended to express the appreciation of Jewish culture and history. An edition of the installation (1 of 3+2AP) was sold to Museum Ludwig without the library part. This contract serves as a subsequent supplement to the Artwork and effectively replaces the physical library. The contract emphasizes the importance of respecting Jewish culture and history and ensures that the installation does not discriminate against or misrepresent Jewish life in Germany. Thus, the original intention of the library, to express respect for Jewish culture and history, is continued.

§1

Museum Ludwig and its authorized representatives undertake to exhibit, conserve/restorate, and interpret the Artwork of the artist Boaz Kaizman in a manner consistent with the intent of the Artist and which always respects the cultural and historical significance of Jewish life in Germany.

§2

Museum Ludwig undertakes not to use, exhibit, or interpret the Artwork in a derogatory, defamatory or discriminatory manner against Jewish people, or to misrepresent, trivialize or deny the history and experiences of Jewish people in Germany or elsewhere.

§3

Museum Ludwig undertakes to take all necessary precautions to prevent the use, display, or interpretation of the Artwork in any context or manner that promotes, encourages, or advocates antisemitism or any form of discrimination against Jewish people. To implement the aforementioned obligation, Museum Ludwig in particular undertakes:

1. to provide timely training for the involved personnel through the NS Documentation Centre Cologne or a comparable recognized institution in recognizing antisemitic behavior and reporting it back to the management;
2. to ensure that all programs, promotional materials, publications, or educational materials or content, whether print, digital or verbal, related to the Artwork are free from antisemitic content or undertones;
3. to evaluate the social media feedback and visitor comments after the presentation of the Artwork and remove any antisemitic expressions.

§4

The contract is an integral part of the Artwork and must be included as such in the presentation of the Artwork.

§5

If Museum Ludwig lends the Artwork to another institution, it commits itself to transfer its obligations from this contract to the borrowing institution or person in the form of a written commitment to adhere to the same conditions and terms as set out in this contract, in particular with regard to non-discrimination and respect for Jewish culture and history. Museum Ludwig will inform the Artist in text form well in advance about such a loan and the details of the borrowing institution's consent to comply with the terms of this contract. The Artist reserves the right to demand additional assurances from the borrowing institution or to reject the loan if the Artist assumes that the borrowing institution might not be able to comply with the conditions of this contract.

§6

If Museum Ludwig or a borrowing institution violates any of the conditions of this contract, the Artist has the right to demand the immediate removal of the Artwork from the premises of the museum or from other institutions.

§7

Museum Ludwig commits itself to consult the Artist in case of doubts or concerns regarding the implementation of this contract. The Artist reserves the right to make the final decision on whether the terms and conditions of this contract have been met.

§8

Any amendment to the contract must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

The German version was the only one signed.