Original 1984 UNIMA XIV Dresden Poster – DDR Puppet Festival – Vintage East Germany

Original vintage poster from the UNIMA XIV World Puppetry Festival, held in Dresden in 1984 in the former German Democratic Republic.

Organized under the auspices of UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette), this international festival brought together puppeteers, artists, and theatre companies from around the world. Founded in 1929, UNIMA is one of the oldest international theatre organizations, dedicated to the art of puppetry and visual performance.

The 1984 Dresden congress took place during the Cold War and is particularly notable for hosting global participants within the cultural framework of East Germany, making posters from this event both artistically and historically significant.

A striking and authentic piece of theatre and design history—ideal for collectors of vintage posters, performing arts memorabilia, and Cold War-era cultural artifacts.

Details:

• Event: UNIMA XIV – International Puppetry Festival
• Year: 1984
• Location: Dresden, East Germany (DDR)
• Organizer: UNIMA
• Country of origin: German Democratic Republic
• Size: approx. 86 × 58 cm
• Condition: Good vintage condition; signs of age and handling (see photos)

Why It’s Special:

• Original (not a reproduction)
• Connected to an important international cultural event
• Cold War-era East German design
• Ideal for collectors of theatre, puppetry, and graphic art