Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.192
Object Name
Poster
Title
kingfisher - A Magazine - essays, poetry, reviews, new prose, film, theatre, music
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop; kingfisher (magazine)
Description
Screenprinted poster, "kingfisher - A Magazine - essays, poetry, reviews, new prose, film, theatre, music" in white text at the top on a black background. Underneath is a white print of a person on the phone, seen through a small opening. Most of the page is completely black. A small quote reads "What does not change/is the will to change."
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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