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The image shows a press release from Harvard University Art Museums dated September 7, 1988. The release announces a lecture by Hermann Raum, a leading art critic from the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and vice-president of the Artists' Union. The lecture, titled "Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany," is scheduled for September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m. at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The event is free and open to the public and is presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard's Center for European Studies.

Hermann Raum, who is also the head of the Department of Art and Cultural Sciences at the Berlin Art Academy in East Berlin, has had a diverse career as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in both East and West Germany. His lecture will draw from his extensive experience with contemporary art in East Germany, including his role as the commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

For more information and photography, the release directs inquiries to Peter Walsh at Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations, with the phone number 617-495-2397.

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The image shows a page from a news release from Harvard University's Art Museums. The document is dated September 7, 1988, and it announces a lecture event.

The announcement is titled "Vice-President of East German Artists’ Union to Speak on Contemporary Art in East Germany." The speaker is Hermann Raum, who is described as a leading art critic in East Germany and the vice-president of the Artists’ Union. Raum will present a lecture at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University, on Thursday, September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m. The lecture, titled "Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany," is free and open to the public.

The lecture is sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard's Center for European Studies. Hermann Raum has a varied background including roles as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in both East and West Germany. He is currently the head of the Department of Art and Cultural Sciences at the Berlin Art Academy in East Berlin.

The document also includes contact information for more details and photographs, directing to Peter Walsh in the Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations office, with a provided phone number (617-495-2397). The bottom of the page includes a note about the contact public relations office.

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The image shows a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums, dated September 7, 1988. The document announces that Hermann Raum, a vice-president of the Artists' Union in East Germany and a leading art critic, will speak on "Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany." The event is scheduled for September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m. at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University. The lecture is presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard's Center for European Studies and is free and open to the public.

Hermann Raum is described as the head of the Department of Art and Cultural Sciences at the Berlin Art Academy in East Berlin. He has a diverse background, having worked as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in both East and West Germany. He also served as the commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

For more information and photographs, the contact provided is Peter Walsh from the Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations office, with the phone number 617-495-2397.

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The image shows a press release from the Harvard University Art Museums, dated September 7, 1988. Here is a detailed summary of its contents:

Headline:
"Vice-President of East German Artists' Union to Speak on Contemporary Art in East Germany"

Event Details:

  • Speaker: Hermann Raum, a leading art critic in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and vice-president of the Artists' Union.
  • Topic: Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany.
  • Location: Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard University.
  • Date and Time: Thursday, September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m.
  • Presentation: The lecture is organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard’s Center for European Studies. It is free and open to the public.

About the Speaker:
Hermann Raum has had a diverse career as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in both East and West Germany. He brings extensive experience in the world of contemporary art in East Germany, having served as the commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

Contact Information:
For more information and photographs, the public relations contact is Peter Walsh from the Harvard University Art Museums, who can be reached at 617-495-2397.

The document is formatted as an official press release from the Harvard University Art Museums, providing details about an upcoming lecture.

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The image shows a historical press release document from Harvard University Art Museums, dated September 7, 1988. The press release is titled "Vice-President of East German Artists' Union to Speak on Contemporary Art in East Germany."

Key details from the document include:

  1. Event Announcement: Hermann Raum, a prominent art critic from the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and vice-president of the Artists' Union, is scheduled to speak on "Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany."

  2. Event Details:

    • Date: Thursday, September 29, 1988
    • Time: 5:30 p.m.
    • Location: Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University
    • The event is free and open to the public.
  3. Background on Hermann Raum:

    • Raum is also the head of the Department of Art and Cultural Sciences at the Berlin Art Academy in East Berlin.
    • He has a diverse career background including roles as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in both East and West Germany.
    • He brings decades of experience with contemporary art in East Germany, including work as the commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.
  4. Contact Information:

    • For more information and photographs, interested parties are directed to contact Peter Walsh in the Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations office at 617-495-2397.

The document is part of a larger book or collection, as indicated by the visible binding and additional pages.

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The image shows a page from a document labeled "NEWS FROM THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS," dated September 7, 1988. The document is an announcement for a lecture titled "Vice-President of East German Artists' Union to Speak on Contemporary Art in East Germany."

The lecture is scheduled to be given by Hermann Raum, who is noted as one of the leading art critics in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and the vice-president of the Artists' Union. The talk is titled "Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany" and will take place at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University, on September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m. The event is presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard’s Center for European Studies and is free and open to the public.

Hermann Raum's background is detailed, highlighting his roles as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in both East and West Germany. He is currently the head of the Department of Art and Cultural Sciences at the Berlin Art Academy in East Berlin. Raum has extensive experience with contemporary art in East Germany, having worked as the commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

For more information and photographs, the document directs readers to contact Peter Walsh at the Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations office, with a phone number provided: 617-495-2397. The address of the Harvard University Art Museums is also given as 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

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This image shows a typed press release from Harvard University Art Museums, dated September 7, 1988. The heading announces that the Vice-President of the East German Artists' Union will speak on contemporary art in East Germany. The lecturer, Hermann Raum, who is described as a leading art critic in the German Democratic Republic and vice-president of the Artists' Union, will give a talk titled "Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany" at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard University on September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m.

The lecture is presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard's Center for European Studies, and is free and open to the public. The release provides background on Professor Raum, noting his extensive career as an art critic, journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in East and West Germany. It also highlights his role as commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

At the bottom, contact information is given for Peter Walsh of Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations for more information and photographs, including phone numbers. The press release is attached to a page in an album or book.

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The image shows a paper document titled "NEWS FROM THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS" with the Harvard and Busch-Reisinger Museum logos at the top right corner. The document is for immediate release and dated September 7, 1988. It announces an upcoming lecture by the Vice-President of the East German Artists' Union, Hermann Raum, on contemporary art in East Germany. The lecture is scheduled to be held at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University, on Thursday, September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m.

The lecture is presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard's Center for European Studies and is noted as free and open to the public. Professor Raum is described as the head of the Department of Art and Cultural Sciences at the Berlin Art Academy in East Berlin, and he has had a varied career also as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history.

The document mentions Raum's involvement in the contemporary art world of East Germany, including his role as the commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

At the very bottom, there's a note that more information and photographs can be obtained by calling Peter Walsh at the Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations, with two phone numbers provided.

On the left edge, the image is partially obscured by the edge of another page or object, with a small section of another paper with text visible, but it is mostly covered and the content is unclear.

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The image shows an open book or document titled "News from the Harvard University Art Museums", dated September 7, 1988. The document is a press release or announcement regarding an upcoming lecture. Key details include:

Header Information:

  • Title: "News from the Harvard University Art Museums"
  • Institutions Mentioned: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum, Arthur M. Sackler Museum
  • Address: 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Main Content:

  • For Immediate Release
  • Date: September 7, 1988
  • Event: A lecture by Hermann Raum, Vice-President of the East German Artists' Union.
  • Topic: "Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany"
  • Venue: Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University
  • Date and Time: Thursday, September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m.
  • Organizers: Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard’s Center for European Studies
  • Accessibility: The lecture is free and open to the public

About the Speaker:

  • Hermann Raum is described as a leading art critic in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany).
  • He is the head of the Department of Art and Cultural Sciences at the Berlin Art Academy in East Berlin.
  • He has a diverse career as a journalist, graphic artist, cartoonist, museum director, and professor of art history in both East and West Germany.
  • He has extensive experience with contemporary art in East Germany, including roles as commissioner for the East German pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982, 1984, and 1986.

Contact Information:

  • For more information and photographs, contact Peter Walsh, Harvard University Art Museums Public Relations, at 617-495-2397.

Design and Layout:

  • The document is printed on a clean, white page with a simple, formal layout.
  • The text is typed in a monospaced font, typical of official press releases or archival documents.
  • The header includes a red border and the date "March 2013" in the top-left corner, suggesting this is a scanned or archived copy of the original press release.

Contextual Clues:

  • The document reflects a historical moment during the late Cold War era, focusing on East German contemporary art and its cultural context.
  • The involvement of Harvard University and its museums indicates an academic and cultural exchange between the United States and East Germany during this period.

Overall, the image depicts a formal announcement for an academic lecture on East German contemporary art, highlighting the speaker’s expertise and the significance of the event.

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A press release from the Harvard University Art Museums is displayed. It is dated September 7, 1988. It is about Hermann Raum, a leading art critic in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) and vice-president of the Artists' Union, who will speak on Contemporary Art and the Social Psyche: Experiences with Young Artists in East Germany at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University, on Thursday, September 29, 1988, at 5:30 p.m. The lecture is presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the GDR Study Group of Harvard's Center for European Studies. It is free and open to the public. The press release also includes a contact number for more information and photographs.