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East Germany's hidden LGBTQ life uncovered in Wittdorf exhibition

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East Germany's hidden LGBTQ life uncovered in Wittdorf exhibition

East Germany's hidden LGBTQ life uncovered in Wittdorf exhibition

An exhibition of over 250 art pieces created during the communist era (1949-1990) by the deceased East German artist, Jürgen Wittdorf (1932 - 2018), has been a success.

The exhibit has attracted more than 20,000 visitors since it opened last month in Biesdorf Castle, a suburb far from Berlin's historic city centre.

At a time when sexual freedom is under renewed attack around the world, even amongst EU democracies like Hungary or Romania, Wittdorf's work is enjoying a renaissance four years after his death.


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