Archipelag Gulag Collection

Vigilance is our weapon. Be vigilant! (Poster), 1953. Artist: Shirokograd, B
Vigilance is our weapon. Be vigilant! (Poster), 1953. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Be observant when standing sentinel! (Poster), 1953. Artist: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
Be observant when standing sentinel! (Poster), 1953. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Richard Vitoldovich Pickel (1896-1936), Early 1930s. Creator: Anonymous
Richard Vitoldovich Pickel (1896-1936), Early 1930s. Private Collection

Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky!, 1937. Artist: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky!, 1937. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

On the knees, 1920s. Creator: Galperin, Lev Solomonovich (1886-1938)
On the knees, 1920s. Found in the Collection of Regional I. Savitsky Art Museum, Nukus

The Zindan (Prison), 1930s. Creator: Bure, Leon (Lev) Leonardovich (1887-1943)
The Zindan (Prison), 1930s. Found in the Collection of Regional I. Savitsky Art Museum, Nukus

Before search and seizure (from the series of watercolors Russian revolution), 1920. From a private collection

More fire at the class enemy!, 1933. Artist: Klinch (Petrushansky), Boris Grigoryevich
More fire at the class enemy!, 1933. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Karl Julius Danishevsky (1884-1938), ca 1917-1919. Private Collection

Karl Julius Danishevsky (1884-1938), 1919. Private Collection

Portrait of the poet Bruno Jasienski (1901-1938), 1923. Private Collection

Portrait of the poet Bruno Jasienski (1901-1938), c. 1920. Found in the collection of Muzeum Sztuki Lodz

The Solovki prison camp (SLON), 1927-1928. Found in the collection of Memorial, historical and civil rights society

The Moscow-Volga Canal is opened, 1937. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait, 1933. Artist: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
Portrait, 1933. Private Collection

Concert band of the Solovki prison camp Artist: Anonymous
Concert band of the Solovki prison camp. Found in the collection of State Museum of the Political History of Russia, St. Petersburg

Soviet power does not punish, it corrects (The slogan on the wall of the former Red Corner punishmen Artist: Anonymous)
Soviet power does not punish, it corrects (The slogan on the wall of the former Red Corner punishment cell of GULAG). Found in the collection of State Museum of the Political History of Russia, St

Shock workers of GULAG Artist: Anonymous
Shock workers of GULAG. Found in the collection of State Museum of the Political History of Russia, St. Petersburg

Hot work will melt away your prison term!, ca 1935. Found in the Collection of Memorial, historical and civil rights society

We ll uproot spies and diversionists of the Trotsky-Bukharinite agents of fascism!, 1937. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

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"Archipelago Gulag: A Haunting Glimpse into Soviet Oppression" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the chilling world of the Archipelago Gulag, a dark chapter of Soviet history that left an indelible mark on countless lives. Through powerful artworks like "Destroy the enemy of the people Trotsky. " by Deni and "On the knees" by Galperin, we are transported to a time when dissent was crushed mercilessly. "The Zindan (Prison)" by Bure takes us deeper into this harrowing reality, depicting the grim existence endured by those trapped within its walls during the 1930s. The series of watercolors titled "Before search and seizure" and "Man being held and executed" further unveil the brutality inflicted upon individuals deemed enemies of the state. In Boris Grigoryevich's piece, "More fire at the class enemy. ", we witness how propaganda fueled hatred towards perceived adversaries. Meanwhile, portraits such as Karl Julius Danishevsky's haunting images from 1917-1919 remind us that even intellectuals were not spared from persecution. Amongst these somber depictions lies Bruno Jasienski's portrait; his face reflects both resilience and vulnerability amidst turbulent times. The Solovki prison camp immortalized in SLON reveals one among many labor camps where countless souls suffered unimaginable hardships. However, amidst this darkness emerges a glimmer of hope with "The Moscow-Volga Canal is opened. " This monumental achievement symbolizes Stalinist Russia's ambition to showcase progress while concealing its oppressive nature. The Archipelago Gulag serves as a stark reminder that beneath grandiose narratives lay untold stories of human suffering. These artworks offer glimpses into an era marred by fear, suppression, and loss—a testament to our collective responsibility never to forget or repeat such atrocities again.