East German Poster Database

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• 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.
• 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).
• Demokratie in bester Verfassung!
  Poster features impressionist painting on left with an individual reaching up to a giant whose upper torso and face are obscured. Title reads "Democracy at its best:" Text on right details the policy demands of Die Grünen Bündnis 90, including basic rights for all (including children) to work, have a place to live, be educated, and be afforded social protection; environmental responsibility mandated by law; transparent administration; and gender equality, among others. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Lernen ist Lust auf Leben:
  This poster features an impressionist painting on the left with a couple lying in the grass reading a book together. Title reads "Learning is the passion of life". The text on the right details school reforms called form by the publishing organization, including autonomy, cooperative learning, and greater freedom in learning space. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• SPD+CDU: Partner seit 1949
  Title in blue at top reads "SED and CDU: Partners since 1949". Remaining text in red reads "The honest Alternative to vote for: SPD". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Bekanntmachung über die Auslegung des Wählerverzeichnisses…
  Poster consists of text with red border. Title reads "Notice of the interpretation of electoral registers and the issuance of ballot papers for the German Bundestag and Berlin House of Representatives elections on December 2nd, 1990". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Endlich neue Tapeten!
  Color cartoon of a man and woman sitting on a couch with the wall behind covered in notices of rent increases. Poster title is enclosed in a shared speech bubble that reads "Endless new wallpaper!" Portrait of an unnamed politician hangs on the wall to the left. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• DSU Deutsch Soziale Union: Zukunft für alle
  Poster depicts an unnamed politician [?] holding a little girl on green background. Title reads "A future for all". Bottom text reads "On December 2nd, your vote for the DSU!" Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Peter Zotl
  Poster depicts portrait of Peter Zotl. Text reads "For the growing together of the peers in our city, the social interests of the people, and their democratic self-determination". PDS insignia in lower right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Ilja Seifert
  Depicts portrait of Ilja Seifert, a paraplegic politician for the PDS. Shown in wheelchair in school gym with children holding out parachute behind. Caption[s] read "Courage" and "New discoveries". PDS insignia in lower-right. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Wolfram Adolphi
  Features portrait of Wolfram Adolphi, chairman of the PDS regional organization in Berlin at the time of the elections. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• DSU Deutsch Soziale Union: Gemeinsam für Deutschland
  Depicts portrait of Dr. Theo Waigel, federal minister of finance (and later "father of the Euro). Title reads "Together for Germany". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Ilja Seifert
  Depicts portrait of Ilja Seifert, a paraplegic politician for the PDS. Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• Schule zum lernen und leben:…
  Poster depicts portrait of Petra Morawe, a dramaturge and director in Berlin. Title reads "A school to learn and live:" and follows with a quote down the right-hand side detailing Morawe's vision for reform in Germany's schools. Bottom bears the insignia of Die Grünen Bündnis 90 with the slogan "The country needs more colors". Poster created for the October 1990 elections (gesamtdeutsche Bundestags).
• „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).
• 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).
• 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).
• 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).
• 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).
• 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).
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.