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Hot work will melt away your prison term!, ca 1935
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Hot work will melt away your prison term!, ca 1935
Hot work will melt away your prison term!, ca 1935. Found in the Collection of Memorial, historical and civil rights society
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Archipelag Gulag Colour Lithography Great Purge Great Terror Gulag Memorial Persecution Repression Soviet Political Agitation Art Stalinism Poster And Graphic Design
Hot work will melt away your prison term!, ca 1935
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, dating back to approximately 1935, showcases a powerful piece of historical artwork from the collection of Memorial, Russia's esteemed historical and civil rights society. The image is an evocative representation of the era's political persecution and repression. The poster features vibrant colour lithography and was created as a form of Soviet political agitation art during the time of Stalinism. It serves as a chilling reminder of the Great Purge and Great Terror that plagued Russia during this period. The artist behind this thought-provoking piece is Konstantin Stanislavovich Sobolevsky (1912-1937), whose talent shines through in his ability to convey such intense emotions through graphic design. The title itself, "Hot work will melt away your prison term!", suggests that hard labor can potentially shorten one's sentence within the Gulag system - a network of forced labor camps where countless individuals suffered unimaginable hardships. This poster serves as both a testament to their struggles and an indictment on the oppressive regime they endured. As we reflect upon this significant artifact from history, it reminds us not only of the atrocities committed but also highlights the importance of preserving our collective memory for future generations. Through fine art images like these, we gain insight into past events while honoring those who fought for justice and civil rights amidst adversity.
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