Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.95
Object Name
Poster
Title
Meanwhile Gardens Summer Festival in aid of sickle cell research
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Meanwhile Gardens; Brian Deighton (designer); Paddington Printshop
Events
summer festival
Date
1979
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Meanwhile Gardens Summer Festival in aid of sickle cell research - Sat 4th Aug 10am-10pm FREE" in white bold text on a busy pattern background of blue, orange and yellow paintstrokes all overlapping. At the bottom reads "Elkstone & Kensal Rd W10 - GLC [Greater London Council] fundeded - ONE LOVE".
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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