Synopsis
In the end of the 1980’s Leipzig was one important centre of independent culture in the GDR. Painters, photographers, musicians, poets oppose to the requirements of official politics. From 1985 till 1989 the gallery ‘Eigen+Art’ in Leipzig-Connewitz provided those artists a platform to present themselves to the public.The film reconstructs the history of this gallery and looks further back to the roots of independent exhibitions and activities as the ‘1. Leipziger Herbstsalon’, the ‘Erste Privatgalerie Schweinebraden’ in Berlin or the artist group ‘Clara Mosch’ in Chemnitz. Original film documents are juxtaposed to interviews and current scenes. Acknowledgment to Thomas Steinert for the disposal of his image of the 1980’s for press relations.
Contact:
Claus Löser
Kopenhagener Str. 73
10437 Berlin, Germany
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