Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.254
Object Name
Poster
Title
Fortnightly dances at The Factory. Ages 12 to 16 15p, 7:30 to 10 pm
Place
Paddington Printshop, London; The Factory
People
Paddington Printshop
Description
Screenprinted poster, âFortnightly dances at The Factory. Ages 12 to 16 15p, 7:30 to 10 pmâ. In large blue text in the centre is âDance!â Surrounded by small five-pointed stars also in blue, and musical notes in the bottom right around a speaker. The paper is yellow.
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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