John Heartfield

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Heartfield

https://www.johnheartfield.com/John-Heartfield-Exhibition/helmut-herzfeld-john-heartfield/politics-dada-photos/john-heartfield-portraits

Born: June 19, 1891, Berlin, Germany

Died: April 26, 1968, East Berlin

Known for: Photomontage  German Visual artist who pioneered the use of art as a political weapon. 

Most famous photomontages were anti-Nazi and anti-fascist statements.

Albert Weisgerber and Ludwig Hohlwein were early influences.

John Heartfield had to change his name for Helmut Herzfeld, as a protest against anti-British fervour sweeping. 

https://www.theartstory.org/artist/heartfield-john/

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