Political Art & Artists With Integrity & Courage
Powerful Art To Inspire Political Action Against Dictators
John Heartfield rose to number-five on the Gestapo’s Most Wanted List. His used integrity and humor in his “art as a weapon” to reveal the lies of Hitler’s propaganda machine with integrity and humor.
The John Heartfield Exhibition tells his story and promotes contemporary artists influenced by the master of visual political art. more…
John Heartfield risked his life inside Hitler’s Third Reich to make political art exposing Nazi propaganda with scissors, paste, & his wit.
German artist John Heartfield was Number 5 on the Gestapo’s Most-Wanted List for his Art As A Weapon. His art saved lives.
Heartfield created modern photo montage (collage) with George Grosz in 1916. He was an influential member of Berlin Club Dada.
Heartfield invented 3D Book Covers. His covers told visual stories. He revolutionized typography, making it a visual element of the graphic design.
“John Heartfield is one of the most important European artists.”
Bertolt Brecht
Bertolt Brecht
“John Heartfield is the greatest political artist and designer of the twentieth century.”
David King, Tate Modern London
David King, Tate Modern London
“Heartfield became a neglected artist. The neglect is almost as famous as he is.”
Professor Douglas Kahn
Professor Douglas Kahn
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Powerful Art To Inspire Political Action Against Dictators
Facts are facts. Those who spout ‘alternate facts’ try to convince people that something very bad for them is actually very good them. The Heartfield Exhibition is dedicated to revealing the lies that go hand in hand with ignorance, fascism, bigotry, racism, and for-profit war.Politicians without conscience and their supporters pivot away from ugly words and outright lies. But political art never pivots. The political art in this exhibition provides a visual jolt of reality. This political art contains warnings that remain relevant from generation to generation.It’s essential to understand the life and work of John Heartfield. Heartfield knew violence is never the answer. He used humor and truth to reveal the real motives of those who traffic in hatred and division.John Heartfield’s art was hidden for years. Now modern artists inspired by Heartfield have joined the exhibition. Help The John Heartfield Exhibition to promote “art as a weapon” that makes a difference. Contribute any amount so the exhibition can continue to reveal the truth behind alternate facts. Visit The John Heartfield Exhibition Shop for great art on great items.
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The Curator
I’m John J Heartfield, the grandson of John Heartfield. My personal collection, The John J Heartfield Collection, offers never-before-published words & images, photos, video, and more about my grandfather. I’ll constantly add more items.Interested in my career? Learn more about my work as a professor, an author, a composer, and an entrepreneur.