Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.172
Object Name
Poster
Title
Westminster Empty Property Campaign - Benefit Dance at Maida Vale Community Centre 221 Lanark Rd
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; Westminster
People
Paddington Printshop
Date
1975-1991
Description
Screenprinted poster, all pink text on white, "Westminster Empty Property Campaign - Benefit Dance at Maida Vale Community Centre 221 Lanark Rd." The text is surrounded by little pink stars and holly leaves and berries.
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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