''Pressa'' was an International Press Exhibition held in

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between May and October, 1928. As German exhibitors were barred from participating in the ''Exposition International des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modern'' held in

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in 1925, that this exhibition was held in Germany indicated the rehabilitation of Germany as regards international projects of this kind.

Pavilions

Soviet Pavilion

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was responsible for the

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pavilion, which received critical acclaim. He had the support of Aleksandr Naumov,

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and

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Czechoslovak Pavilion

Ladislav Sutnar was responsible for the

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pavilion. In this he was aided by Augustin Tschinkel.

Advertising constructions

As well as country pavilions, companies also contributed buildings.

HAG-Turm

The HAG-Turm was a 42m tower built for

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. This was built in 70 days. The architect was Bernhard Hoetger, an architect who had previously worked for

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, the founder of Café Hag. The building had ten storeys which contained all the working machinery necessary to create a working factory. 37 flags were on display on the front of tower representing the global reach of the company. Statistical and historical information was provided about coffee production, highlighting the part played by Café HAG. Scientific and medical experts were also present to provide further information to the public. Café HAG had become famous for their process of

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and so there was also information about the bad effects of

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on human and animal health.

References

External links

Fostinum: Photos from the Pressa Exhibition
1928 in Germany Art exhibitions in Germany 1920s in Cologne {{Germany-art-display-stub