The Dynamics of Artistic Appropriation Behind the Iron Curtain
The Dynamics of Artistic Appropriation Behind the Iron Curtain

Summary/Abstract: This paper investigates artistic appropriation occurring in Central-Eastern Europe during socialist regimes, and the variety of exchanges that were possible. To narrow down the search, a focus is placed on three countries, respectively Poland, Hungary, and Romania. Examples of socialist and capitalist symbols from Coca-Cola, sickle and hammer, May 1st, Lenin, and Chernobyl will be considered. Other examples of focus areas are happiness in the East, land art and performances in nature, ancestral heritage, and rituals. The end of the analysis will propose useful terminology that can best describe the act of appropriation from behind the Iron Curtain.

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