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Misty in Roots

Poster
c. 1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Community print shop poster for the group, 'Misty in Roots' performing at a Rock Against Racism event, held at the Thames Poly in Woolwich. Two people of colour are depicted against a repeated pattern of low-rise, favela housing. The Rock Against Racism logo is in the top left corner and booking information is listed across the bottom.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMisty in Roots (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Non-laminated poster
Brief description
Community print shop poster by the Greenwich Mural Workshop for a Rock Against Racism event featuring Misty in Roots. Great Britain, ca. 1979.
Physical description
Community print shop poster for the group, 'Misty in Roots' performing at a Rock Against Racism event, held at the Thames Poly in Woolwich. Two people of colour are depicted against a repeated pattern of low-rise, favela housing. The Rock Against Racism logo is in the top left corner and booking information is listed across the bottom.
Dimensions
  • Height: 72cm
  • Width: 47cm
Dimensions measured 28/01/2013
Marks and inscriptions
Misty in Roots with Kurt + Soundsystem Asian Food Thames Poly Main Hall Calderwood Street, Woolwich SE18 Friday 16th November 8pm (Lettered )
Credit line
Given by Greenwich Mural Workshop
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.113-2011

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Record createdJanuary 25, 2013
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