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International week of solidarity with Vietnam

Poster
1969 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Cuba held various days and weeks of solidarity with revolutionary struggles around the world. The OSPAAAL posters in particular reveal the idealistic spirit at the core of the Cuban Revolution, intent on eradicating imperialism globally.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • International week of solidarity with Vietnam (assigned by artist)
  • Semana internacional de solidaridad con VietNam (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Colour offset lithograph
Brief description
International Week of Solidarity with Vietnam. OSPAAAL poster, Cuba. 1969.
Physical description
Brown crossbow superimposed over an orange rifle. Dark green background
Dimensions
  • Height: 53.3cm
  • Width: 33cm
Marks and inscriptions
Semana internacional de solidaridad con VietNam
Translation
from the Spanish: International week of solidarity with Vietnam
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
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Summary
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Cuba held various days and weeks of solidarity with revolutionary struggles around the world. The OSPAAAL posters in particular reveal the idealistic spirit at the core of the Cuban Revolution, intent on eradicating imperialism globally.
Bibliographic reference
¡Revolucíon! Cuban Poster Art by Lincoln Cushing. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. 2003.
Other number
LS.1440 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number
Collection
Accession number
E.801-2004

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Record createdAugust 10, 2004
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