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For a Hungarian Future

Poster
1990 (designed and printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This poster was issued by the Hungarian Democratic Forum during the first free elections in Hungary following the collapse of communism. The slogan 'For a Hungarian Future' is illustrated with an image of a pregnant woman. This theme recalls the main slogan of the Hungarian conservatives: 'God, fatherland, family.' The colourful, emotional image mirrors a traditional conception of family and the role of women. The hair and hands of the woman form the contours of the map of Hungary. The image visualises the idea of patriotism formulated in the slogan. The painterly character of the image makes this poster an exception among the electoral posters of the time.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • For a Hungarian Future (generic title)
  • Pro-democracy Poster Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Colour offset lithograph printed on paper
Brief description
Poster, Hungary. RF 90/507
Physical description
Poster
Dimensions
  • Height: 83.6cm
  • Width: 63cm
Summary
This poster was issued by the Hungarian Democratic Forum during the first free elections in Hungary following the collapse of communism. The slogan 'For a Hungarian Future' is illustrated with an image of a pregnant woman. This theme recalls the main slogan of the Hungarian conservatives: 'God, fatherland, family.' The colourful, emotional image mirrors a traditional conception of family and the role of women. The hair and hands of the woman form the contours of the map of Hungary. The image visualises the idea of patriotism formulated in the slogan. The painterly character of the image makes this poster an exception among the electoral posters of the time.
Collection
Accession number
E.2197-1990

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2009
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