Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.51
Object Name
Poster
Title
Paddington printshop opens May 1st 75 at The Factory Chippenham Mews W9
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; The Factory
People
John Phillips (designer); Paddington Printshop; Maryland's Community Association
Date
1975
Description
Screenprinted poster, âPaddington printshop opens May 1st 75 at The Factory Chippenham Mews W9â in red on an orange background. Below the orange rectangle is a colourful print of a jester holding a paintbrush as if they have just painted the sign above. In a yellow border reads âMaryland Community Association invites you to print your own posters, leaflets, magazines, books etc in the Paddington printshopâ. The background border is a dark blue.
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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