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Furniture piled on street outside business which has recently closed in East Berlin
Furniture piled on street outside business which has recently closed in East Berlin, Germany 22nd September 1989.
Closure is due to the unsanctioned immigration of large numbers of East Berliners to the west
Geoff Garrett
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Germany
Media ID 21413496
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating 'Furniture piled on street' poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This evocative image, captured by renowned photographer Geoff Garrett, portrays a poignant moment in history: furniture spilling out onto the streets of East Berlin in September 1989. The closure of the business, due to the unprecedented immigration of East Berliners to the West, tells a powerful story of change. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversation with its intriguing narrative.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.3cm x 59.4cm (15.5" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful print captures a poignant moment in history, showcasing the aftermath of a business closure in East Berlin during the tumultuous times of September 1989. The image portrays a street lined with discarded furniture, symbolizing the abrupt end to an era and the upheaval caused by unsanctioned immigration. As East Berliners flocked to the west seeking freedom and better opportunities, this unfortunate consequence left behind remnants of abandoned lives. The scene is filled with debris and rubbish, reflecting not only physical clutter but also emotional turmoil. Each piece of furniture tells its own story - chairs once occupied by hopeful customers, tables where conversations were shared, now left deserted on the cold streets. It serves as a stark reminder of how political events can disrupt daily life and leave businesses struggling to survive. Geoff Garrett's expert lens captures this moment with great sensitivity and depth. Through his composition, we witness both the tangible impact on local commerce and intangible consequences for individuals affected by these circumstances. As we reflect upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a testament to resilience amidst adversity. It reminds us that even in times of uncertainty and change, communities find ways to adapt and rebuild their lives anew.
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