Voorwaarden tot deelname aan de tentoonstelling "Kunst in Vrijheid" 1945

This poster from the Nederlandse Federatie van beroepsverenigingen van kunstenaars outlines the conditions for participating in the "Kunst in Vrijheid" exhibition. Imagine it being printed during a time of turmoil, a call to action, a quiet act of defiance. I wonder what it was like to be an artist at that time, navigating the pressures of the cultural landscape. The poster specifies that participating artists had to have resisted joining the "Cultuurkamer," established by the Nazi occupiers. You can feel their deep conviction when you read the words. This poster is more than just an administrative document; it's a symbol of resilience and artistic freedom, reminding us of the courage required to create and exhibit art under oppressive conditions. It's a reminder that artists are always in conversation, challenging norms, and inspiring future generations to value freedom of expression.