Zimbabwe
Poster
ca. 1977 (made)
ca. 1977 (made)
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| Place of origin |
In Southern Rhodesia (renamed Zimbabwe after the first multi-racial elections in 1977) the government of Ian Smith clung to white minority rule despite international condemnation. The Zimbabwe African People's Union and the Zimbabwe African National Union formed a 'Patriotic Front' and waged a guerrilla war against Smith's government. Such fighters are illustrated here. The poster reflects widespread censure of the Rhodesian government, and itself supports the politically radical solution.
Object details
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| Title | Zimbabwe (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour screenprint |
| Brief description | Poster against white minority rule illustrating guerrilla fighters. Published by the Poster Collective, Tolmers Square. UK, ca. 1977 |
| Physical description | Anti-white minority rule poster depicting African guerrilla war fighters. |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Summary | In Southern Rhodesia (renamed Zimbabwe after the first multi-racial elections in 1977) the government of Ian Smith clung to white minority rule despite international condemnation. The Zimbabwe African People's Union and the Zimbabwe African National Union formed a 'Patriotic Front' and waged a guerrilla war against Smith's government. Such fighters are illustrated here. The poster reflects widespread censure of the Rhodesian government, and itself supports the politically radical solution. |
| Other number | LS.1277 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1701-2004 |
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| Record created | July 3, 2004 |
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