Letzte Generation Ost (limited edition + signed C print)

Kristin conducted interviews with nine of her peers, took their portraits and other photographs to illustrate and convey the impression of the memories and experiences of the last generation of the former GDR. These interviews and images appear in the book along with maps and dossiers on each person. It’s beautifully printed and packaged in a box in line with the tone of the publisher, Éditions Bessard that is known for its unique approach to book design. It’s quickly become one of my favourite books.

The artist said:

The narrative book « Letzte Generation Ost » deals with various lifes of a generation who were born in the final years of the GDR. Central place in the photographic exploration of the different biographies was the housing area in Hagenow in east Germany where the photographer and their protagonists were growing up together.
Their families corresponded to the propagandized principles, they received socialist education in their early years and lived in the typical tower blocks in Hagenow. Naturally, since the collapse of the former GDR, much has changed. Interviews with nine selected representatives of that generation as well as portraits and various photographs create an impression of the memories
and experiences of the last generation east.

Das narrative Buch « Letzte Generation Ost » beleuchtet verschiedene Lebensläufe einer Generation, die wenige Jahre vor dem Fall der Mauer in der ehemaligen DDR geboren wurden. Zentraler Schauplatz in der fotografischen Auseinandersetzung mit den unterschiedlichen Biografien, ist die Plattenbausiedlung in Hagenow in der die Fotografin und ihre Protagonisten gemeinsam aufwuchsen. Ihre Familien entsprachen dem propagierten Leitbild, sie erhielten eine sozialistische frühkindliche Erziehung und wohnten in einer durchschnittlichen Plattenbausiedlung in Hagenow. Nach der Wende hat sich viel verändert. Interviews, Portraits und Fotografien aus ihrer Plattenbausiedlung verdichten sich zu einem Gesamteindruck ihrer Erinnerungen.