Catalogue Number
NMLH.2025.37.263
Object Name
Poster
Title
Come to David Grieg's closing ceremony
Place
Paddington Printshop, London
People
Paddington Printshop
Description
Screenprinted poster, âCome to David Grieg's closing ceremonyâ, in orange bubble writing text. In the centre is an illustration of people looking at the words âclosing ceremonyâ and a thought bubble reading âwhere do we shop now?â Underneath in orange text reads âwhat is the council's position? Your investors have been invited between 11am and 12 midday.â The background is light blue.
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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