A 'Hitler gnome' stands in the old town of Straubing, Germany, 14 October 2009. The controversial installation by art professor Ottmar Hoerl from Nuremberg is meant to warn against the manipulation of the masses through fascist ideas. 1250 gnomes stand in rank and file with the hands raised for a Hitler salute. EPA/ARMIN WEIGEL
'Hitler gnomes' stand in the old town of Straubing, Germany, 14 October 2009. The controversial installation by art professor Ottmar Hoerl from Nuremberg is meant to warn against the manipulation of the masses through fascist ideas. 1250 gnomes stand in rank and file with the hands raised for a Hitler salute. EPA/ARMIN WEIGEL
'Hitler gnomes' stand in the old town of Straubing, Germany, 14 October 2009. The controversial installation by art professor Ottmar Hoerl from Nuremberg is meant to warn against the manipulation of the masses through fascist ideas. 1250 gnomes stand in rank and file with the hands raised for a Hitler salute. EPA/ARMIN WEIGEL
Art professor Ottmar Hoerl from Nuremberg poses in front of the 'Hitler gnomes' in the old town of Straubing, Germany, 14 October 2009. Hoerl's controversial installation is meant to warn against the manipulation of the masses through fascist ideas. 1250 gnomes stand in rank and file with the hands raised for a Hitler salute. EPA/ARMIN WEIGEL
Black 'Hitler gnomes' stand in the old town of Straubing, Germany, 14 October 2009. The controversial installation by art professor Ottmar Hoerl from Nuremberg is meant to warn against the manipulation of the masses through fascist ideas. 1250 gnomes stand in rank and file with the hands raised for a Hitler salute. EPA/ARMIN WEIGEL
