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17. Juni: Tag der Deutschen Einheit…
This poster's background consists of the three colors of the German flag. The title declares the 17th of June as the Day of German Unity. The middle portion shows a map of divided Germany, including parts that are part of Poland now. In the bottom, the text quotes the Preamble of the Grundgesetzes: "The entirety of the German people remain called to complete the unity and freedom of Germany in free self-determination." -
Wir bieten zur Zeit vom Verkauf an:…
The poster is a black and white photo of the Brandenburg Gate viewed over the Wall, with sign in foreground reading "Attention, you are now entering West Berlin". A colored sign superimposed in front of the Wall lists individuals by profession and how much they can be bought for. Retirees, disabled persons, and those unable to work are free (worthless). The poster refers to the East German practice of selling political prisoners to West Germany. -
Das Tor
This poster features a series of black and white images taken at the Brandenburg Gate and the wall segment in front of it. -
9. November 1989
This poster features a photograph of people climbing over the Berlin Wall the day Gorbachev announced DDR citizens could visit West Germany. Brandenburg Gate visible behind.