East German Poster Database

Items

• „Für das ganze Berlin: Gleicher Lohn für gleiche Arbeit…”
  Poster depicts portrait of Eberhard Diepgen, mayor of West Berlin, and a quote of his at the bottom saying "For all of Berlin: The same wages for the same work. The [economic] recovery is only with us." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Das "Kommunistische Manifest"
  This poster details the publishing and international translation of the Communist Manifesto. This poster is fifth of a series of 8.
• Wir sind radikal gegen Drogen-Missbrauch
  Poster shows an individual putting a needle in their arm (black and white). Title reads "we are radically against drug abuse". Bottom text reads "Life sentences for drug traffickers." Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Ausarbeitung der Grundlagen des wissenschaftlichen Sozialismus
  This poster discusses Karl Marx's collaborations with Friedrich Engels. This poster is third of a series of 8.
• Berlin, wähl' Dich frei:
  Title reads "Berlin, choose to be free:" and follows with blank space. At the bottom, text reads "Berlin: It's all or nothing now", with CDU initials and insignia to the right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Beginn der politischen Tätigkeit von Karl Marx
  This poster shows images and pictures relating to Karl Marx's life. This poster is second of a series of 8.
• Stoppt die Chaoten!
  Poster shows black and white photograph of masked man in a crowd of people (many partially or fully masked) about to launch an object. Title reads "Stop the chaos!" Reverse side of poster show a predominantly ethnic crowd amid police in riot gear, with title reading "Berlin must stay German!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Jugend und Studienjahre
  This poster shows pictures and documents from Karl Marx's early years. This poster is the first of a series of 8.
• Wir sind radikal gegen Abbau der Inneren Sicherheit
  Poster shows two masked men in black and white. Title reads "We are radically against the destruction of our own security", with caption below picture saying "Immediately ban face coverings!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Die Mauer: Faszination der Fotokunst
  This poster is for a photography contest of images of the Berlin Wall. The poster shows multiple images of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie.
• Für eine Zukunft ohne Angst.
  Poster reads "For a future without fear". SPD initials are in bottom right corner, underlined by the colors of the German flag. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• "Sozialismus ist die Philosophie des Versagens, das Credo der Ignoranz und das Glaudensbekenntnis des Neids." (Winston Churchill)
  This poster shows a section of the Berlin Wall with a guard tower on the other side. The quote by Winston Churchill is superimposed on top of the image.
• Aufschwung durch Einheit
  Poster depicts a couple embracing in front of Berlin's Fernsehturm (television tower) which was constructed in the GDR. Title reads "Economic recovery through unity". Subtitle reads "A strong SPD for Berlin". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Berlin '89
  This poster shows derelict cars along a street that is next to a section of the Berlin Wall.
• Deutsche Einheit ja. Ausländerfeindlichkeit nein.
  Poster design matches PL-0184. Title reads "German unity, yes. Hostility to foreigners, no." Subtitle reads "Welcome, Europe!" Poster promotes international cooperation. Poster created for the post-reunification October 1990 elections. Oversize.
• Kinderansichten
  The poster shows 12 children's drawings of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany.
• Frier Wettbewerb ja. Monopol-Wirtschaft nein.
  Poster design matches PL-0184. Title reads "Free competition, yes. Monopolized economy, no." Poster created for the October 1990 elections. Oversize.
• (No Text)
  This poster is a photograph of a woman riding a bicycle in front of a section of the Berlin Wall that is covered in graffiti.
• Vielfalt ja. Einfalt nein….
  Poster design matches PL-0184. Title reads "Diversity, yes. Naïveté, no." Subtitle reads "More than black-red-gold", referring to the colors of the German flag and the colors of the three traditional parties. Poster promotes diversity in party politics. Poster created for the October 1990 elections. Oversize.
• Never-ending Story
  This poster shows a painting of Winston Churchill, FDR, and Joseph Stalin seated together. FDR is holding a saxophone.
• Sparen ja. Kaputtschrumpfen nein….
  Poster design matches PL-0184. Title reads "Economizing, yes. Going kaput by shrinking, no." Poster created for the October 1990 elections. Oversize.
• (No Text)
  This poster shows a painting of 6 small men in red hats and shoes around a bench that is painted like the German flag. Next to the bench are a hammer and drafting compass. The Berlin cityscape is in the background. The bench is not attached to the ground and there is a broom in the bottom right corner.
• Parlamentarische Demokratie ja. Parteien-Herrschaft nein.
  Poster design matches PL-0184. Title reads "Parliamentary democracy, yes. Party domination, no." Poster created for the October 1990 elections. Oversize.
• 1990
  This poster shows a calendar for 1990 with important dates highlighted in red. The calendar continues on the reverse side of the poster.
• Neu anfangen ja. Vorher alles kaputtmachen nein….
  Poster design matches PL-0184. Title reads "Starting afresh, yes. Breaking everything first, no." Poster created for the October 1990 elections. Oversize.