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Build a Future

Poster
ca. 1992 (designed and printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

AIDS Awareness poster composed of a black and white photographic image of two men kissing. One of the men wears a builders helmet. Lettering is in orange and white

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Object details

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Object type
TitleBuild a Future (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Colour offset Lithograph on paper
Brief description
'Build a future', poster for Gay Men Fighting Aids (GMFA), 1990s. Designed by Declan Buckley.
Physical description
AIDS Awareness poster composed of a black and white photographic image of two men kissing. One of the men wears a builders helmet. Lettering is in orange and white
Dimensions
  • Height: 59cm
  • Width: 42cm
Marks and inscriptions
build a future tools of the trade, condoms and lube Gay Men Fighting AIDS 071 738 6872 GMFA
Credit line
Given by Cassius Matthias
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.1025-2002

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Record createdMay 12, 2009
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