Dada Artist Film. Exclusive Footage Of The Dada Anti-Fascist Activist Artist Later In Life
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John J Heartfield, Catherine Heartfield
CONTENT: Never-before-published video of German Dada and anti-fascist photomontage founder John Heartfield and his family on a temporary visa from East Germany (circa 1956). He plays with his grandchildren, John J Heartfield (young boy in cap) and Catherine Heartfield (girl with red hair). Heartfield, the famous creator of Dada and anti-fascist montages, displays his love of animals and nature. The Dada and famous photomontage artist became an avid photographer later in life. The curator’s father, Tom Heartfield, took this video.
Dada Artist Film In The John J Heartfield Collection
This section is currently being revised. The curator wants to share much more of his collection of political and DADA artist films to show the world the kindness and gentleness of his genius grandfather, a man willing to die when he angrily fought back out against bigotry and injustice with his art. Please Join Our Mailing List for occasional updates.
These films are rare views of John Heartfield with his family later in life.
More videos on John Heartfield’s art, Dada, and life story will be available here and on the John Heartfield Exhibition YouTube Channel.
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John Heartfield Art As A Weapon – Part One
View the fascinating story of a pacifist artist’s rise to number five on the Gestapo’s Most Wanted List told by his grandson, John J Heartfield. John Heartfield’s famous political art and influential graphic designs remain effective defenses against fascist propaganda.
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John Heartfield Famous Political Art Masterpieces set to an original song by his grandson, John J Heartfield.
