Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.33
Object Name
Poster
Title
Top tunes, top bands - an exhibition of posters from community and political struggles and celebrations
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
John Phillips (designer); Paddington Printshop
Date
c.1988
Description
Screenprinted poster, âTop tunes, top bands - an exhibition of posters from community and political struggles and celebrationsâ. On a white background is a photocollage of various images including a print of zebras on a blue background, a poster that reads ânuclear power - itâs childsplayâ with a photo of a baby, people dancing, a comic strip poster from Paddington printshop, a poster of barbed wire.
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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