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2007/56/99 Poster, 'Leninism is a many splendid thing', screen print on paper, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972-1979. Click to enlarge.
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Pamplet, 'Leninism is a many splendid thing'

Poster art has evolved significantly from the early posters first produced in Australia in the early 19th century that only featured text, to the posters in the Di Holdway Collection that are characterised by bold designs and effective use of photographic and graphic screen print techniques. The Di Holdway Collection is an important poster archive that shows the emerging political voice of Australia's youth culture through poster art. The collection shows how the poster was used as a political …

Summary

Object No.

2007/56/99

Object Statement

Poster, 'Leninism is a many splendid thing', screen print on paper, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972-1979

Physical Description

Poster, 'Leninism is a many splendid thing', screen print on paper, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1972-1979

Pamphlet features an image of Lenin in red holding a can labelled KGB with the caption BYO. Toplanti is written on Lenin's sleeve. The full wording is: 'Leninism is a many splendid thing / Special invite to / Keban Kebab House / 490 King St., Newtown / 7.00 pm - onward / 28th December / Around $7'.

Marks

No marks.

Short URL

https://ma.as/365482

Dimensions

Height

280 mm

Width

150 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Alberto and Demetrio Alati, 2007

Acquisition Date

20 May 2007

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