Artist
John Heartfield
1891–1968 · German
John Heartfield transformed photomontage into a weapon of political critique, especially through covers and spreads for the Arbeiter-Illustrierte-Zeitung. His anti-Nazi images used photographic realism and graphic contradiction to expose propaganda and power.
Photomontage; graphic design
Major Works
- 1932Adolf the Superman: Swallows Gold and Spouts Junk →
- 1935Hurrah, There’s No Butter Left! →
- 1932The Meaning of Geneva →
- 1934Like Brother Like Murderer →
- 1932Millions Stand Behind Me →
- 1932War and Corpses: The Last Hope of the Rich →
- 1928The Hand Has Five Fingers →
- 1930sAIZ Covers →
- 1930sThe Executioner and Justice →
- 1934The Old Motto in the New Reich →
Interviews & Writing
- Museum-quality video search →RESEARCH QUEUEvideo