8/25/2003: 
A Polish artist has sparked controversy in the Netherlands by selling "Auschwitz souvenirs" -- from crematorium fridge magnets to "Arbeit Macht Frei" key rings -- to remind people of the horrors of the Nazi death camp.

T-shirts with the menacing skull-and-crossbones symbol from the camp's electric fences and key rings bearing the camp gate's infamous German inscription "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free) have been on sale at a Dutch art show since late July.

Agata Siwek, a 30-year-old fine arts graduate who grew up near Auschwitz, said Thursday the items she put on sale in the southern city of Den Bosch were intended to remind people of the Holocaust and the need to combat discrimination and war.

"Taking a souvenir and hanging it on your keys is a way to remember the evil inside all of us. It (Auschwitz) is the symbol of the ultimate evil," Siwek said.
Selected Comments:

whether its a film studio making millions off the event,
or someone making a few bucks off of it,
They are still profiting from the event.
-Anon

Nothing like capitalizing on people's grief to line your pockets...
- quite frankly disgusted

Dear God...next we'll see "BIRKENAU BARBIE"
complete with Death Camp Fashion Accessories.
- Miami Mike

YAY !! Ice Queen is back !!
- She has fun commentary
My heart leapt as well!  -Ed.

arbeit=art macht=mat frei=free
--in other words, there is no matting to this woman's art!
- Redrum in an oven

Geez, knowing my parents, I'm going to be one depressed
little kid come Christmas...
        - The Youth oF aMerica

Eating at TACO BELL is a way to remember the evil inside all of us too...but you don't see me hanging a CHALUPA on my keyring...
- 7T'sSoFla

PORNOGRAPHY!

(42 Votes- 14% Art, 86% Porn)


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