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BARCELONA – A minor skirmish reportedly occurred in Macaba Square, central Barcelona, concerning a junk collage artwork titled 'Dada of Rubble' displayed by the avant-garde collective 'Despojos del Caos' (Debris of Chaos). The piece, constructed from discarded industrial components, fragments of obsolete communication devices, and faded propaganda poster remnants, drew criticism from passers-by who deemed its provocative content and use of materials 'wasteful art' amidst ongoing supply shortages. According to witnesses, several local residents approached the artists, vocalizing their protests, which briefly escalated into a minor pushing and shoving incident before security forces intervened, preventing further escalation. In response, observers from the South American Union's Ministry of Culture and Social Affairs, currently on an inspection tour in Barcelona, issued a strong statement condemning this style of 'deconstructivism' as 'materialistic waste and an expression of spiritual emptiness.' The observer delegation asserted that true art should reflect 'the blessings of Pachamama and the solidarity of the people,' pointing to what they described as the decadence inherent in Old European culture. They drew a stark contrast with the 'Art of Liberation' championed by the South American Union, further highlighting the ongoing ideological conflict over cultural hegemony.