Photo of person taped to bin is performance art, and nothing to do with ‘Antifa’ – Full Fact

Debunking Misleading Claims: The Truth Behind the Photo

A photo has been circulating online, claiming to show an "Antifa member" taped to a bin by "patriots". However, fact-checking reveals that this image is actually a piece of performance art from Berlin in 2015, unrelated to 'Antifa'.

The image was shared with misleading claims, but independent fact-checkers have exposed the truth. The photo is not what it seems, and its origins have been distorted for malicious purposes.

The picture actually shows a piece of performance art showcased in Berlin in 2015.

Full Fact, a team of independent fact-checkers and campaigners, aims to improve the information environment and protect good public debate by countering bad information.

Author's summary: Misleading photo debunked as performance art.

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