Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.12
Object Name
Poster
Title
Carnival
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Keith Khan (designer); Paddington Printshop, London
Events
Carnival
Date
1991?
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Carnival" in large white text along the bottom. Above, filling most of the poster, is a intricate wooden carnival mask on a solid background. The mask is almond shaped with carved nose and lips, and openings for the eyes. Above the eyes is a layered pattern of stripes to a point, similar to a Christmas tree shape.
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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