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Art History Authoritarianism

Rebels

20232 minPGexplainer

Tina Bara, Cornelia Slime, and Gabriele Stötzer challenge the oppressive regime of East Germany through their provocative art in the 1970s and 80s.

Art History Authoritarianism

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Rebels

2023• 2 minPG

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Tina Bara, Cornelia Slime, and Gabriele Stötzer challenge the oppressive regime of East Germany through their provocative art in the 1970s and 80s.

Synopsis

Tina Bara, Cornelia Slime, and Gabriele Stötzer are artists who confront the oppressive regime of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) during the 1970s and 80s. Their provocative photography captures the struggles of life under a repressive system, serving as a bold assertion of their desire for freedom. As tensions escalate with the Stasi, the state security service, these young women face a pivotal decision: to remain in East Germany or seek refuge elsewhere. Their experiences reflect the resilience of creative voices in a stifling environment.

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