Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.105
Object Name
Poster
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; Alexandra Palace
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
1988
Description
Screenprinted poster, "A Costume Extravaganza" in black on a white background at the top. Below is a black background with a gold silhouette of a person wearing an outfit with large feather headdress and skirt. At the top is "Alexandra Palace - Sun 14 Aug 1988".
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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