Political and propaganda posters have played a significant role in shaping public opinion and mobilising societies throughout history.. The use of posters for political purposes can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with notable peaks during times of war, revolution, and social upheaval.
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These posters have been employed by governments, political parties, and social movements to promote ideologies, policies, and leaders, or to denounce opposition. As part of our politics and Propaganda collection, Letitia Morris Gallery holds posters from one of Australia’s most notable political artists, Colin Russel. We are also extremely lucky to have in our collection a series of posters created by French students from the May ‘68 uprising. These posters are an important part of history; the posters of the Paris 1968 uprising comprise some of the most brilliant graphic works ever to have been associated with a social movement. The use of pop-derived graphics in the iconic posters of the Atelier Populaire were used to protest American-style capitalism and imperialism. anti-Vietnam war, and Soviet Union, to name a few. These posters were designed to rally support for revolutions, and political campaigns. They can call citizens to action, whether it’s to enlist in the military, vote in an election, or participate in a protest.
