FAQs

to the Kingdom of Art

Frequently asked Questions:

Is the Kingdom of Art a state?

The Kingdom of Art is a micronation and above all a project for humorous people.

Should the Kingdom of Art one day become a state?

Never say never. Who knows what the future will bring. If the factual prerequisites that are clearly defined under international law, namely state territory, state people and state power, are in place, there is nothing theoretically standing in the way of founding a state. Models of small states would be dwarf states, such as many islands in the Caribbean or the South Seas, which are actually independent states in isolated cases, and a shining example in the middle of Europe is the glamorous Principality of Monaco. Somewhat larger are the United Arab Emirates, which have merged with seven emirates, including the world-famous Dubai, to form a state that is definitely a serious economic player, even though the state was founded comparatively recently.

The Vatican State is viewed critically and the so-called Islamic State is in fact not a state at all.

In the case of the Kingdom of Art, such a state foundation requires a decision by the King of Art, and this will only happen if recognition by the international community can be expected.

According to a statement to this effect, His Majesty did not see the founding of a state as a priority, because existence as a micronation is an extremely comfortable position.

Update on the founding of the state:

However, the current global political situation requires fresh thinking in this regard as well:

Negotiations are currently underway with state presidents and governments of already existing small states about an initially conceivable establishment of a special free trade zone for the Kingdom of Art.

Appropriate land should be bought for this purpose.

The protection in the sovereign territory of these already existing states can therefore be used skilfully.

If successful, i.e. if the people living in the small state experience the advantages of the Kingdom of Art and want to expand this to their entire state, a corresponding, further merging could take place.

In order to preserve the identity of the people living there, the name of the country would remain and only the suffix "Kingdom of Art" would be used.

The form of state and government would then be adapted accordingly.

In this case, therefore, there is no founding of a state, but rather the friendly takeover of an already existing and generally recognized state, similar to the merger of two corporations, which guarantees a win-win situation for all involved.

In this respect, the Kingdom of Art sees itself first (see below: recognition by the states of the international community!) as a private state on a virtual basis, more precisely as a micronation. It is the ideal home for artists and their art.

Can anyone become a citizen of the Kingdom of Art?

Any natural person can theoretically become a citizen of the Kingdom of Art.

How and under what legal basis was it founded in the existing form?

The start as an art action was through interaction.

The "founding of the state" as a micronation took place by proclamation. The charter of incorporation is deposited in the National Archives of the Kingdom of Art.

Kingdom of Art, Cosmo du Mont, King of Art are registered trademarks.

On November 3rd, 2010, the suffix "King of Art" was entered in the artist's German federal identity card and German passport.

The official justification was: The artist is known, valued and recognized under this name nationally and internationally and has carried out various publications and art projects under this name and further work as King of Art is also secured by long-term contracts.

The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Art evaluates this fact as an act of recognition of the life's work of the King of Art by the competent authority in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Is the Kingdom of Art officially recognized by the states of the international community?

The Kingdom of Art is an art form staged by action artist Cosmo du Mont - the King of Art.

DThe Kingdom of Art is published worldwide as a permanent art action (installation / performance), of an action artist, a recognition as an actual state is currently not aspired.

The Kingdom of Art understands itself insofar first (see above: Update to the foundation of the state!) as a Private State on a virtual basis, more precisely as a micronation. It is the ideal home for artists and their art.