Revolutionary Eye: The Political Poster Art of Wolfgang Janisch: 1979–1999

The life and work of East German artist and activist Wolfgang Janisch are documented in this exhibition with posters, photographs, and footage from the Hoover Institution Library and Archives. More than 30 political posters by Janisch are included in the exhibit as well as several nonpolitical works, personal documents, a video interview with the artist, and video selections from the 1993 documentary film That Was the GDR. The materials illustrate daily life in East Germany through the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as Janisch's experiences in his homeland from his childhood during World War II through present-day reunified Germany.

Date and Time:

Ongoing every day from September 14, 2005 through December 16, 2005.
Approximate duration of 5 hour(s).

Location:

Herbert Hoover Memorial Exhibit Pavilion next to Hoover Tower, Stanford University [Map]

URL:

http://www-hoover.stanford.edu/hila/pavilionexhibit.htm

Audience:

Faculty/Staff
Alumni/Friends
General Public
Students
Members

Category:

Exhibitions

Sponsor:

Hoover Institution Archives