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The Art Rebels by Clara Mosch: An unforgettable film about freedom
Find out more about the artist group Clara Mosch, whose innovative art scene left deep traces in Chemnitz between 1977 and 1982.
The Art Rebels by Clara Mosch: An unforgettable film about freedom
The GDR art scene was characterized by a variety of creative movements, but the Clara Mosch group particularly stood out due to their non-conformist attitude. The filmGo Clara Go, which is published today, provides an impressive insight into the history of this group of artists. The members Michael Morgner, Thomas Ranft, Carlfriedrich Claus, Gregor-Torsten Schade and Dagmar Ranft-Schinke left their mark on the art landscape between 1977 and 1982.
The name “Clara Mosch” is made up of the first letters of the last names of the five artists. Loud Cinema time Clara Mosch is described in the film as a “ghost” or “phantom” who embodies “many and many things, everything and nothing”. In this special role, the actress Jule Böwe uses her voiceover to awaken the activity and strength of opinion of Clara Mosch, who intervenes in the action as a critical viewer.
The nonconformity of the artist group
The Clara Mosch group was known for its performances that vehemently opposed the prevailing doctrine of GDR construction. Their events did not adhere to the cultural and political guidelines of the time and thus created a space for unconventional art. As the Chemnitz art collections According to reports, a center of the alternative art scene developed in Karl-Marx-Stadt (today Chemnitz) in the 1970s, with the Galerie Oben and the artist group Clara Mosch in particular being key institutions.
These galleries offered artists who were not officially recognized valuable exhibition opportunities. The gallery organized unconventional programs and events that attracted art enthusiasts from all over Germany. Presentations that changed every month introduced artists who were active there between 1973 and 1990, including well-known names such as Thomas Ranft and Michael Morgner.
Art as an expression of life
For the members of Clara Mosch, art was inextricably linked to life. The filmGo Clara Goilluminates this connection through archive recordings and current interviews that document the group's artistic actions at the time. Given the repressive political circumstances, the group sought to be free in an unfree country. However, these efforts led to a tense final section of the film, in which a Stasi spy stirs up unease and mistrust.
The exhibition, organized to commemorate this period, offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the gallery and the artist group. It shows original documents, photos and posters and deals with the “Wednesday events” that took place in the Galerie Oben and are now being revived, including artist talks, lectures and film screenings.
Overall, despite the challenges, the Clara Mosch group left a remarkable mark with their creative resistance. Chemnitz art collections and other organizations are now offering the opportunity to learn from the experiences of these daring artists and honor their influence on today's art landscape.