In 1939 many works of art were looted from the National Museum in Krakow, Poland. They were taken by Lora Waechter, the wife of a Nazi governor, for the purpose of decorating the new headquarters in which they resided. She took the most exquisite and beautiful pieces of art and furniture.
This week, Poland was approached by Horst Waechter, the 78 year old son of Otto Waechter, the Nazi governor who held the stolen art from the National Museum. Relations and communications were a bit strenuous at first, since the name Waechter is still a reminder of all who suffered greatly under the command of his father. But Waechter had good intentions, quite the opposite of his parents. His quest is to return the stolen art back to Poland, where it belongs.
This man stands as a role model to all who can do some good in this world, even if they have a dark past. We need more people like this who can step up to do the right thing, even if they are met by judgement and pushback.
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/feb/26/nazi-art-stolen-poland-returned-horst-waechter
I'm so glad the art has been placed where it belongs!
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