East German Poster Database

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• Nase voll

  Poster represents a cartoon image of a bear (which often represents Berlin), has a ring through its nose and a rope attached to the ring. The ring, however, has the Mercedes-Benz logo inside it. At the top, the poster states "[we've] had enough," implying that East Germans have had enough of the corporatization of their country since reunification. The poster advertises the PDS in the October 1990 elections in reunified Germany.

• OPPDSITION

  The poster advertises the PDS for the October 1990 elections in reunified Germany. The text is a play on the word "Opposition" in which the party's name PDS is inserted.

• Der Weg ist frei!

  Poster depicts Kohl and Gorbachev in the center underneath the words "The Path is Clear!" Underneath, the poster reads "Unification is coming: CDU: We are one people!" The poster advertises for the CDU for the March 1990 East German elections.

• Einigkeit macht stark!

  Poster depicts map of divided Germany in the center with the words "unity makes us strong!" in the center. At the bottom are the words "Job Security instead of Unemployment."

• Neue Hoffnung!

  Poster advertises for the Neues Forum after the fall of communism in East Germany. In the center of a white background, "New hope!" is written in cursive. In the lower quadrant is a black and white image of protesters.

• [Berlin Wall]

  Poster is a photograph of eleven segments of the Berlin Wall, all painted with stylized open mouths on them, each with a short slogan, such as "Act up! Now" or "Fight your Misery."

• Berlin wird wieder Berlin

  This poster shows a large picture of the Brandenburg Gate with smaller images of the Berlin Wall being knocked down. The top left text reads, "Berlin is becoming Berlin again." Poster is a smaller version of PL-0183.

• Berlin wird wieder Berlin

  This poster features a large photograph of the angel from atop the Brandenburg gate. The bottom of poster shows four images of the gate's restoration process. Here the title reads, "Berlin will again be Berlin." Photo captions at bottom read, "Visitors can see how the Brandenburg Gate chariots are being restored." This poster is a smaller version of PL-0280.

• Nie wieder Deutschland!

  This poster shows a map of a hypothetical reunified German state this a painted red X over it. To the right are two masked figures with paintbrushes. The text at the top reads, "Never again Germany!" which is in regards to fascism and an empire. This was an advertisement for a demonstration in 1990. Poster is a smaller copy of PL-0181.

• Konföderation So?

  This poster shows a donkey with the DDR symbol on it being dragged by a windmill covered in the logos of West German corporations.

• SPD — Eine neue Politik. Eine neue Wirtschaft. Eine neue Moral.

  Poster is white with red "SPD" at top followed by a green three-leafed plant, followed by a red dot. Text in black below reads "A new politic. A new economy. A new moral." Poster likely made for March 1990 elections in East Germany.

• Wendestress/Die psychosozialen Kosten der deutschen Einheit…

  This poster appears to be a black and white photocopy. The title reads, "Wende stress, the psycho-social cost of German unity". The text below details the discontent of many East German citizens five years after the fall of the Wall. This poster features the Kultur Brauerei insignia at the bottom right.

• Aus der Verantwortung für das Vergangene in die Haftbarkeit für die Gegenwort

  Poster reads "From the responsibility for the past to the liability for the present". PDS insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Spuck nicht ins Wasser, das Du noch trinken mußt/Schutz und Erhaltung unserer Umwelt

  Poster depicts drawing of a well. Title printed in black and green reads "Don't spit in the water that you have to drink [from]/Protect and conserve our environment". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Brot für das Volk: Die Stadt braucht unsere Bauern

  Poster depicts black and white drawing of a basket full of bread surrounded by würst, wine, jelly, and other foods. Title printed in green and black reads "Bread for the people: The city needs our farmers". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Bauern Land bleibt in Bauern Hand/Mit gesichertem Eigentum Für ein gutes Einkommen.

  Title printed in green and black reads "Farmers' land stays in farmers' hands/With secure property for a good income". DBD Insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Gute Gedanken brauchen wenig Worte/Für starke Genossenschaften

  Poster depicts a family working together to pull a large radish out of the ground. Title printed in green and black reads "Good thoughts need few words/For strong cooperatives". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Öko/Agrar Produktion/Schonender Umgang mit Naturressourcen

  Poster depicts a drawing of an upside-down snail shell filled with growing plants. Title printed in green and black reads "Economical and considerate exploitation of natural resources". DBD insignia at bottom. Poster created for March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Damit's Frühling wird/CDU/Allianz für Deutschland

  Poster depicts large photograph of trees in bloom. Title reads "So that it will be Spring again/CDU/Alliance for Germany". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• CDU - die Zukunft

  Poster is printed in red and black. Title reads "CDU - the future". In poster center is a box outlined in red with title reading "Election meeting". Inside the box, text reads "The CDU invites you" and has space for handwritten place and time. Underneath reads "Naturally Christian and ecological/Naturally Democratic and socialist/For the unity of Germany/CDU - Who else?". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• …damit auch die Schwachen hier sicher sein können: SPD

  Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that the weak can also be certain here: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• …damit die Natur bald wider aufatmen kann: SPD

  Poster is divided horizontally into white (top) and green (bottom) segments. Title reads "…so that nature will soon be able to breathe again: SPD". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Sozialdemoktratien verstehen mehr von Geld und Wirtschaft

  Title reads "Social democrats understand more about money and economy". Poster lists the names of three financially successful social democrats: Karl Otto Pöhl (President of the Bundesbank), Heinz Ruhnau (Chairman of Lufthansa), and Edzard Reuter (Chairman of Daimler Benz). Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• Links wählen heißt/Recht sichern PDS/18. März - Jede Stimme zählt

  Poster is white with purple text. Title reads "Left chooses hot/Right ensures PDS/March 18th - Every vote counts". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.

• NDPD/Für ein friedliches Haus Europa/Konföderation statt Konfrontation/DDR-BRD

  Poster is yellow with red border. Title reads "For a free house in Europe/Confederation instead of confrontation". Poster was created for the March 1990 elections. Box 1.