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Solidarity is a strong and universally human sentiment. Because of this, we will examine this concept through it's powerful posters and graphic design. In any political movement and/or revolt, solidarity is a necessary idea to communicate, and as history has shown, the use of public space and posters is undeniably effective.
Public space has always been the venue for posters, as have political messages. We'd like to research posters pertaining to various movements and especially modern Socialist, Anarchist, as well as other politically left ideological movements. I (Ian) have many first hand references. While the posters I have are not necessary "good" or "elegant" graphic design, they are nonetheless modern examples of actual posters used in marches and protests.
A vital aspect of our studies will be the highly symbolic yet crude and simplified rendering of the "fist". It has also gained popularity as a Polish organization of independent trade unions founded in 1980. The popular image of "Solidarnosc" is rendered in red on a poster.
In addition, we would like to perhaps lean into the riots of 1968, if allowed. These two topics accompany each other as important aspects of graphic design history and politics. Also, the Weathermen, an anarchist group who used "direct action" (explosions and violence) as a means of protest had very interesting imagery integrated into their organization. Upon every "attack", they would issue a typewritten "Communique" explaining their motivations. The visual format of these "Communiques" serve as a reference for this specific time in history, graphic design, and political climate.
Public space has always been the venue for posters, as have political messages. We'd like to research posters pertaining to various movements and especially modern Socialist, Anarchist, as well as other politically left ideological movements. I (Ian) have many first hand references. While the posters I have are not necessary "good" or "elegant" graphic design, they are nonetheless modern examples of actual posters used in marches and protests.
A vital aspect of our studies will be the highly symbolic yet crude and simplified rendering of the "fist". It has also gained popularity as a Polish organization of independent trade unions founded in 1980. The popular image of "Solidarnosc" is rendered in red on a poster.
In addition, we would like to perhaps lean into the riots of 1968, if allowed. These two topics accompany each other as important aspects of graphic design history and politics. Also, the Weathermen, an anarchist group who used "direct action" (explosions and violence) as a means of protest had very interesting imagery integrated into their organization. Upon every "attack", they would issue a typewritten "Communique" explaining their motivations. The visual format of these "Communiques" serve as a reference for this specific time in history, graphic design, and political climate.