Not the church and not the state....free abortion on demand
Poster
ca. 1977 (made)
ca. 1977 (made)
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This provocative poster challenges the viewer to engage with the issue of reproductive rights. It makes references to debates within government and within the Women's Movement over the medical procedure of abortion. The contemporary slogan 'Free abortion on demand, a woman's right to choose' is here expressed to underline hostility towards political and religious interference on the issue of pregnancy termination.
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Title | Not the church and not the state....free abortion on demand (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Colour screenprint |
Brief description | "Not the church and not the state....free abortion on demand" Poster campaiging for women's right to abortion. UK, ca. 1977. |
Physical description | Blue and white photographic image of nuns, judges, politicians and a Catholic priest in the upper third. Purple and magenta pyramid of fifteen faces below, predominantly women. |
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Marks and inscriptions | NOT THE CHURCH AND NOT THE STATE/ A WOMANS RIGHT TO CHOOSE/ FREE ABORTION ON DEMAND |
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 | This provocative poster challenges the viewer to engage with the issue of reproductive rights. It makes references to debates within government and within the Women's Movement over the medical procedure of abortion. The contemporary slogan 'Free abortion on demand, a woman's right to choose' is here expressed to underline hostility towards political and religious interference on the issue of pregnancy termination. |
Other number | LS.1324 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.660-2004 |
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Record created | October 14, 2004 |
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