Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.123
Object Name
Poster
Title
Meanwhile Gardens Summer Fair Aug 2nd 2-10pm
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; Meanwhile Gardens
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
1980
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Meanwhile Gardens Summer Fair Aug 2nd 2-10pm" in blue on a yellow background, with an illustration of a pond with birds swimming and tower blocks in the background.
This poster was made by Paddington Printshop, a community graphic design and print workshop in West London, co-founded by John Phillips and Pippa Smith. Between 1975-1991, the centre printed over 400 designs for left-wing community organisations. These publicised local political campaigns such as housing rights and food co-ops, to social gatherings including play days, gardening clubs, gigs and festivals. Their do-it-yourself style was part of the proto-punk ethos.
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