Udo Lindenberg (1946) - signiert - Palast der Republik 1983 - Foto: K. Eriksson - gerahmt

The image shows a legendary photograph from October 1983. It documents what was arguably the most historically significant moment in Udo Lindenberg’s entire life: his legendary visit to East Germany on the occasion of his only performance at the Palace of the Republic, at the “Rock for Peace” festival.

* Artist: Udo Lindenberg
* Photographer: Kristina Eriksson
* Image: Udo Lindenberg in front of the Palace of the Republic, 1983, Udo Lindenberg Archive
* Object type: Official museum card (black-and-white photo card), framed
* Signature: Hand-signed by Udo Lindenberg
* Frame: High-quality white aluminum picture frame (size: 24 x 30 cm)
* Mat: Custom-made, white, acid-free bevel-cut mat (thickness: 1.4 mm / opening: 9.50 x 13.80 cm), mounted with acid-free adhesive strips
* Condition: Immaculate, like-new condition and ready to hang
* Special feature: Exclusive museum edition for the special exhibition “Udo Lindenberg. Zwischentöne/Nuances” (2019/2020) at the Museum der bildenden Künste (MdbK) Leipzig. Not available through regular retail channels.

This collector’s item was released as an exclusive special edition for the major museum exhibition “Zwischentöne/Nuances” at the renowned Museum der bildenden Künste (MdbK) Leipzig. The exhibition was held to mark the 30th anniversary of the Peaceful Revolution. This edition was produced in a relatively small run and offered for sale exclusively to visitors at the museum. It is not an ordinary mass-produced item and is not available through regular retail channels.

For Udo Lindenberg, this photograph has immeasurable emotional and historical significance. It perfectly captures the surreal, tense atmosphere of East Berlin in the midst of the Cold War. After being barred from entering East Germany for years and rebelling against the performance ban with his hit “Sonderzug nach Pankow,” he was allowed to take the stage that day for a brief, historic set before a specially selected audience. The photograph shows him at the heart of East German power, flanked by the architectural symbols of the socialist state. It is the ultimate visual testament to his tireless fight to overcome the division between East and West Germany, for freedom of music, and for his fans in the East.

LEGAL INFORMATION
* VAT: Under the small-business scheme pursuant to Section 19 of the German VAT Act (UStG), no VAT is charged or shown on invoices.
* Right of withdrawal: You may withdraw from the purchase within 14 days. In the event of withdrawal, the buyer bears the direct cost of returning the item.
* Safety notice: Caution! The framed artwork contains glass. If broken, shards may cause injury. This item is not suitable as a toy for children.