in the center of a spot and was meant as an expression of criticism against the turkish president and his authoritarian form of government the director of the v. spot an art festival sees art as a means to provoke debate as. they certainly appropriate to conceive of as a controversial thing. we're allowed to discuss freely here in this country it's very regrettable that's not allowed in other countries but here we can have a discussion about the stock show on this. but some locals fear the ironic statute could fuel conflict in their community and provoke the turkish government more localized. and i don't think it's ok if you ask me it's not it's a provocation and it damages the good relationship between turks and germans. this design supporter saw the statue as a tribute to his hero prompting a heated exchange with a critic of the turkish president. and everyone has their own opinion which they're entitled to voice and i'm avoiding mine mine of mine and that's the kind of mind this is an opinion it's a provocation this is a man who has hundreds of people on this conscience why. why. why he's got people on his conscience well is it because he lied his way to power