East German Poster Database

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• Mit Gefühl und Verstand und Dem Unabhängigen Frauen Verband

  This poster is for the Unabhängigen Frauen Verband (Independent Women's Association). The poster shows a drawing of a boat filled with two children, some animals and two women, one with pink hair and the other with purple hair. The text reads, "With feeling and understanding and the Independent Women's Association."

• Unsere Interessen vertreten wir am besten selbst…

  This poster is a black and white photo of a woman with arm outstretched and thumb pointing downward. The title reads "We represent our interests at our best… Unabhängiger Frauenverband". This poster was created for the March 1990 elections.

• Ist meine Zukunft im Kochtopf? Arbeit und Kinder - was ist mein Marktwert? Vorruhestand - ruhig gestellt?

  This poster shows three cartoon women with speech bubbles above their heads. The first asks "Is my future in cooking?" The second asks "Work and children - what is my value?" The third asks "Early retirement - sedation?" Below is organization title "Union of Independent Women" with text encouraging women to stick together and asking for their vote. the Poster created for the March 1990 elections.

• Umwelttag

  This poster promotes "Environment Day" on November 24th, 1990 and features various points in the day for protest and activism. The poster shows a crushed red soda can with handwriting-effect font. This poster was created for the October 1990 elections.

• Es hat ja doch keinen Sinn!

  Poster reads "It doesn't make sense". The k in "keinen" is crossed through with an x, making the poster read instead "It does make sense" (Es hat ja doch einen Sinn!). Die Grünen Bündnis 90 Insignia bottom right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Wie packt man einen Miethai?

  Poster reads "How does one grapple with a slum lord?" Die Grünen Bündnis 90 Insignia bottom right.

• Das kann doch nicht alles gewesen sein!

  Poster features a blue 100 DM note. Text reads "That can't all have been [possible]!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Wer aufhört, gegen den Strom zu schwimmen, geht den Bach runter.

  This poster consists of a purple and green background. The title reads, "He who stops swimming against the current goes under." with subtitle reading, "The reliable opposition - also in the government." At the bottom is the hedgehog mascot, and the slogan, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This poster was created for the October 1990 elections.

• Alle Frauen sind mutig! Stark! Schön!

  This poster depicts three caricatures of women: A princess kissing a frog, a pregnant mother with two children carrying shopping bags, and finally a witch on a broomstick. The top text reads, "All women are brave! Strong! Beautiful!" The bottom text next to the UFV's logo states, "Independent Woman's Association - A carefree future in the European household for women and children too." This poster relates back to the October 1990 elections in Germany.

• Spekulanten wollen nur Ihr Bestes.

  This poster consists of a tan and green background. The title reads, "Speculators want only the best for you." with subtitle reading, "Whatever the cost. We redevelop the house, not the homeowner." At the bottom the hedgehog mascot is featured, along with the slogan, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This poster created for the October 1990 elections.

• Freie Fahrt für freie Bürger!

  This poster consists of red/green background. The title reads "Free travel for free citizens!" with the subtitle reading, "With bus, train, and bicycle. We bring more movement into the traffic policy". This poster was created for the October 1990 elections in Germany. At the bottom the hedgehog mascot is shown, along with slogan, "Viewpoints instead of lip service."

• Frauen gehören ins Haus!

  This poster consists of orange/green background. The title reads "Women belong in the home!" with subtitle reading "In the town hall. [This is a play on words: haus translating to "house", Rathaus translating to "town hall".] Below that states, "Everyone talks about women's politics. With us, women make politics." At the base of the poster the AL's hedgehog is shown, with the phrase, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This poster was created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).

• Wehrgerechtigkeit muß sein.

  This poster has a fluorescent pink background with dark green text boxes. The top text reads "Military justice," while the middle text reads "Therefore, the abolition of general conscription in Germany." The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections, and features the signature phrase of "Viewpoints instead of lip service" at the bottom of the poster.

• Vermeiden Sie Recycling!

  This poster has a light green background with dark green text boxes. The top text states, "Avoid recycling!" followed by "Reduce your garbage. Waste recycling is good. Waste is better." The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom due to the coalition of the Green part and Alternative Linke party. The poster is from the October 1990 elections, and features the signature "Viewpoints instead of lip service" at the bottom of the poster.

• Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit.

  This poster has a yellow background with dark green text boxes. With the phrase "Unity and justice and freedom" from the Duetschlandlied features at the top, along with the text below stating, "And for immigrants and refugees. Because human rights are not just for Germans." The Alternative Liste hedgehog appears at the bottom. The poster is from the October 1990 elections and features the signature "Viewpoints instead of lip service" slogan at the base.

• Umweltschutz macht doch nur Arbeit!

  This poster has a blue background with green highlight boxes with text promoting the Green Party. The hedgehog of Alternative Liste appears at the bottom.The text reads, "Environmental protection is just work! And that becomes jobs. Labor market policy that benefits everyone." The very bottom of the poster reads, "Viewpoints instead of lip service." This represents a coalition between the Green and Alternative Liste parties. The poster is from the October 1990 elections.