Catalogue Number
NMLH.2023 73
Object Name
Poster
Title
Squatting Standard
Date
1972-1982
Description
The Poster Collective was a collective formed in 1971 at the Slade School of Art,  a group formed to initially produce posters in response to the miners strike and on the wars in both Vietnam and Ireland. It was formed on the basis of developing a coherent visual style, which addressed the political issues of the time. This included the armed struggles against colonialism in Africa, the struggle of women for equal rights and the continuing struggle against racism. The collective was active in the 70's and 80's, producing posters on a wide range of issues, including for educational purposes. The group was not-for-profit and used a variety of hand-printing techniques to create their posters. This is a pink and purple poster. In the picture on the right we can see some of the squatters witnessing the signing of a piece of land, which could eventually lead to the granting of the most sought after benefit - a roof over their heads. Elsewhere it says Squatters to get benefit. Friday march
4th Acklam hall Acklam road w10, Westbourne pk. The cannibals through with you termite hotel, disco, late bar, food. Organised by Squatters Action Council
