© ABL/Martin Jehnichen

Our RESPONSibility …

Civil Movement Archive Leipzig and Gerda Taro School Leipzig

On Grimmaische Straße, the Civil Movement Archive Leipzig (ABL) presents ten large-format photographic images from 1989. Pupils from the advanced history course at Gerda Taro School selected and commented on them as part of an archive education workshop. Alongside placing the images in their historical context, the focus was above all on the question: How do the historical events of 1989 in Leipzig relate to the challenges of the present? What inspiration can they provide?

© Emilie Dias

Our RESPONSibility … at a glance

Grimmaische Straße 9-15

Location

Open-air exhibition

Project type

Civil Movement Archive Leipzig and Gerda Taro School Leipzig

Artists

© Emilie Dias

Civil Movement Archive Leipzig and the 
Gerda Taro School in profile

Schülerinnen und Schüler an einem großen Tisch mit historischen Bildern und Notizen
© Emilie Dias

Since 1991, the Civil Movement Archive Leipzig has collected personal records from the GDR opposition, the citizens’ movement, and the initiatives and parties established in 1989/90. The materials are preserved, catalogued and made accessible – documenting protest, change and democratisation. 

The Gerda Taro School is a secondary school in the city of Leipzig. Civic education plays a central role and is strengthened through numerous activities across all subjects.