Posters on Politics

This exhibition reminds us that others view the United States as a model for democracy. Yet, some of the artists remain nameless. Could they be afraid of retribution for creating art that critiques governance in America? 

Posters on Politics is a collection of political and philosophical posters created by artists and graphic designers from around the world. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents this collection of posters showcasing issues of police brutality, social justice, women’s rights, and American politics.

Although many of the exhibition’s themes are universal, one is specific to America’s past president. America, the world is watching, and artists are documenting what they see. 

Featured Artists

Agnieszka Dajczak (Poland)

Poster: White Skin, Target Skin
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Naandeyé García Villegas (Mexico)

Poster: Freedom of Movement 2017
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Daniel Frumhoff (Missouri, USA)

Poster: The Race Card
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José Luis López Macías

Poster: Closed Minded (Racism Brain)
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Paul J. Nini (Ohio, USA)*

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Keith Kitz (Massachusetts, USA)

Posters: I Want Better for My People; Remember Flint

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 Mario Fuentes (Ecuador)

Poster: Black Lives Matter

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Hossein Abdi (Iran)

Poster: The Silence and Racism

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Gonzalo Holtheuer (Chile)

Poster: Caution vs. Reckless

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Wojciech Mazur (Poland)

Poster: 400

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Andreas Syah Pahlevi (Indonesia)

Posters: Black Justice; Justice Against Racism

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Kevin Seah Kit Guan (Malaysia)

Posters: Violent Protests 1 and 2

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Alberto Martínez Fernández (Spain)

Poster: Behind Racism

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Orhun Türker (Turkey)

Poster: I Can't Breathe

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Bill “Zuo biao” Peng (China)

Posters: Killing; I Can't Breathe

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Nichole Washington (New York, USA)

Poster: Speak Your Truth
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Rico Greb (Germany)

Poster: Pay Wo_Man
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Darren Short (USA)

Posters: Vote and Minneapolis
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Zsófia Papp (Hungary)

Poster: Violence Against Women 
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LUIS YAÑEZ SANDOVAL 

Poster: Shut Up Voice of Democracy 2017
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Inna Semadar (Israel)

Poster: Stop Racism
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Michael Braley (Kentucky, USA)

Poster: Reunite America
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Wenjie Huo

Poster: Poster Speak Up
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Daniel Meier (Germany)

Poster: Terrorism Against Women
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He Huang (China)

Poster: Freedom

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Isabelle Alice Jolicoeur (Haiti)

Poster: Justice for Patrick B
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