Political Art History | John Heartfield Words | John J Heartfield Collection

The grandson of Dada and political art genius John Heartfield is pleased to share some never-before-published material.

Poem Written By John Heartfield For His Son, Tom

Tom Heartfield, a naturalized American, joined the American Army in the Allied Invasion Forces. He was charged with interrogating German prisoners. The poem below is more than an expression of affection from a father to a son. It is a statement of John Heartfield’s core beliefs.