Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.150
Object Name
Poster
Title
Legalise Cannabis Campaign
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
1985
Description
Screenprinted poster, "Friday Benefit" - "Black Slate", "Here And Now", "Tony Allen - Sinsemilla Sound System" and "Surprise Appearances, Stalls & Smiles.." in each part of a marijuana plant leaf and a mushroom. In the bottom corner is "Legalise Cannabis Campaign". 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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