Nazi and anti-Semitic inscriptions on a sculpture in the cathedral of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges

Swastikas, stars of David and the inscription “Who? Were engraved on the work of Philippe Berry, brother of actor Richard Berry.

On the terrace of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges cathedral, a sculpture has been engraved with Nazi and anti-Semitic inscriptions: swastikas, stars of David as well as the inscription “Qui? », A slogan circulated in anti-Semitic circles and seen in particular during demonstrations against the health pass.

The work "The three beautiful balloons" by the artist sculptor Philippe Berry, property of the Departmental Council of @HauteGaronne and exposed on the north terrace of the cathedral of Saint-Bertrand de Comminges, has been degraded by engravings representing in particular a swastika pic.twitter.com/nxECMHOfPC

- Georges Méric (@GeorgesMeric) August 11

"I strongly condemn this shocking act which uses Nazi symbols that have no place in our democracy," said Georges meric, president of the Departmental Council of Haute-Garonne.

Carole Delga, president of the Occitanie region, also condemned the "degradation of a common cultural asset" and denounced "the resurgence of anti-Semitism in our country, a scourge which calls for a relentless fight by any republican".

The sculpture, entitled "The three beautiful balloons", is the work of Philippe Berry, brother of actor Richard Berry.

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