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Posters of Soviet Occupied Lithuania on Exhibit during June

May 27th, 2008 Tana

During the month of June, visit the Central Branch for an exhibit of Posters of Soviet Occupied Lithuania, 1940 - 1990.

While the imagery and style of posters created to propagandize Communist ideology are standard among the many nations it controlled, Soviet Lithuanian art stood out as unique, and somewhat revolutionary, showing one way in which this tiny nation was able to retain its identity even under strong political duress. It is but one example of a society and the individual maintaining dignity and self-awareness despite being part of a totalitarian regime and lends to an understanding of present day independent Lithuania.

This exhibit is made possible by the Madison Sister Cities, Inc. membership and the Annual Sister Cities Grant from the city of Madison.

Entry Filed under: Central Library, In the Galleries