John Heartfield
photographer
John Heartfield (born Helmut Herzfelde) was a German photographer and artist known for his political photomontages. He is often cited as one of the first to use photography as a weapon against fascism in the Weimar Republic. His work included significant contributions to radical publishing, including providing nine photographs for Alex Wedding's 'Eddie and the Gipsy'.[1,2]
- anti-fascism
- photomontage
- political art
Books
Works by John Heartfield
- 1935 Eddie and the Gipsy: A Story For Boys And Girls Photographs by John Heartfield.
Exhibitions
- 1929 John Heartfield exhibit “Benütze Foto als Waffe!/Use Photography as a Weapon!”