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"Der Heidelberger Graphiker Klaus Staeck wurde 1970..."

Poster
1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Klaus Staeck (b. 1938) is a social activist and graphic designer who trained as a lawyer in Germany. Constant themes in his poster art are social justice, free speech and political honesty. Over the years, the prolific Staeck has produced many controversial examples of agitprop - some landing him in German courts. Though addressing many complex political issues facing our contemporary existence, Klaus Staeck relies on simple visual motifs which generally incorporate the use of photomontage.


Object details

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Object type
Title"Der Heidelberger Graphiker Klaus Staeck wurde 1970..."
Materials and techniques
offset lithograph
Brief description
"Der Heidelberger Graphiker Klaus Staeck wurde 1970..." text-only poster by Klaus Staeck. Edition Staeck. Germany. 1970.
Physical description
Text-only poster by agitprop designer Klaus Staeck
Credit line
Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko
Subject depicted
Place depicted
Summary
Klaus Staeck (b. 1938) is a social activist and graphic designer who trained as a lawyer in Germany. Constant themes in his poster art are social justice, free speech and political honesty. Over the years, the prolific Staeck has produced many controversial examples of agitprop - some landing him in German courts. Though addressing many complex political issues facing our contemporary existence, Klaus Staeck relies on simple visual motifs which generally incorporate the use of photomontage.
Other number
LS.2488 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number
Collection
Accession number
E.1669-2004

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Record createdSeptember 16, 2005
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