Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.225
Object Name
Poster
Title
Announcing the grand opening of Riverside on Saturday 1st May
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Description
Screenprinted poster, âAnnouncing the grand opening of Riverside on Saturday 1st Mayâ in red on white background. In smaller red text is âstarting at 2:00 p.m. with a jumble sale - mayqueen competitions (under 12s) - maypole dancing, films, clowns, music. Bring and buy teas and other numerous attractions.â The border outside the right white rectangle is very colourful with numerous clowns doing handstands and dancing, with balloons and toys and string, all in red.
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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