Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.191
Object Name
Poster
Title
Paddington Printshop invited you to participate in J'Ouvert The Spirit of Carnival in Print
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Events
carnival
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Paddington Printshop invited you to participate in J'Ouvert The Spirit of Carnival in Print" in white text along the bottom quarter. Above is a black and white print of a Venetian carnival with various figures dancing in traditional costumes with elaborate masks, hats and dresses. The poster border is bright red.
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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