Political Posters

The “All Of Us Or None” (AOUON) archive project was started by Free Speech Movement activist Michael Rossman in 1977 to gather and document posters of modern progressive movements in the United States. Though some early works are included, its focus is on the domestic political poster renaissance that began in 1965 and continues to this day. When Rossman died May 12, 2008 his family donated the collection to the Oakland Museum of California. More …

The Archive gathered posters from all streams of progressive activity — from movements of protest, liberation, and affirmative action, trade union and community struggles, to electoral and environmental organizing, community services, and visionary manifestos. It is strongest in work from the San Francisco Bay Area, but its scope is national: approximately one-quarter of its holdings come from out of state, primarily New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. These are complemented by a representation of international work. The collection consists of approximately 24,500 distinct titles.

The collection includes examples from well-known graphic artists including Malaquías Montoya, Emory Douglas, Rachael Romero, Rupert Garcia, Yolanda Lopez, Favianna Rodriguez, Carlos Cortez, Nancy Hom, Juan Fuentes, and Jos Sances, as well as material from seminal collective workshops such as La Raza Silkscreen, the Royal Chicano Air Force, Japantown Art and Media, Kearny Street Workshop, and Inkworks Press. Perhaps more important, the depth and breadth of the collection reveals the contribution of numerous lesser known or even anonymous artists whose cumulative impact on this democratic public art form has yet to be properly understood.

The cataloging of the AOUON Archive was made possible by a generous grant from the Stephen M. Silberstein Foundation.

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Trichome Technologies Postscript Press, printer 2001 Poster has red text and a blue, multi-armed Hindu god surrounded by a ring of fire. The god has a yellow staff in one hand, and marijuana leaves in three other hands.	The Beatles Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black printed background with a black and white photo of The Beatles Performing. Centered at the bottom is "The Beatles" in white.
Bob Marley Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a background photo of Bob Marley lighting a marijuana joint. At the bottom left is "Bob Marley" in green, yellow and red.	Knock Yourself Out 1967 Poster has blackink printed on white paper with a photo of a man with a moustache holding a marijuana joint. At the top is "knock yourself out." At the bottom left is "Burma Grass. / truly fine...
Miles of Smiles Late 20th Early 21st Century Multicolor poster has a stylized image of a road lined with marijuana leaves beneath a night sky with a stoned moon smoking a joint. At the left and right are signs and billboards - "Keep Rolling...	Grateful Dead 1968 Poster has an orange background at the top that fades to white at the bottom. At the center is a stylized image of a skeleton in an orange scarf and earmuffs skiing. At the topis "Grateful Dead /...
Eden Hashish Centre Late 20th Early 21st Century Top of poster has a multicolor stylized image of three figures with four arms. The figure at the bottom right is gray and is sitting on a tiger skin, holding a trident with one hand. The figure at...	Eden Hashish Centre Late 20th Early 21st Century Top of poster has a multicolor stylized image of a figure with an elephant nose and four arms sitting next to a plate of fruit being nibbled on by a dressed up rat. At the bottom of the poster is...
Stand Still and Look Until You Really See 1969 Poster has yellow printed background with a stylized purple image at the bottom of a figure bending over and pointing at something on the ground. At the right center is "stand still / and look...	Eden Hashish Centre Late 20th Early 21st Century Top of poster has a multicolor stylized image of a figure sitting cross-legged on an elaborate chair/throne. Above the figure is foreign text. At the bottom left and right of the image are what...
Hypnolovewheel Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper with green, yellow and black ink. At the top is "hypnolovewheel". At the center is a stylized image of an octopus-like alien talking to four figures with three...	Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory Rick Griffin, artist 1967 Poster has white unprinted edges with a black overlapping circle border. At the top is "Mine Eyes Have Seen / The / Glory" in yellow, orange and blue. At the center is a caterpillar sitting on a...
Far Out 1968 Poster has a black printed background. At the center is a circular photo of a woman crouching beneath trees holding out a marijuana joint. At the top is "far out." in white. At the bottom is "get...	Undeniable Breakthroughs in Art and Music Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on white paper. At the center is a photo of a man playing a saxophone, as seen through marijuana plants. Surrounding the photo is a stylized border of people and...
The Rolling Stones 1968 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a background that transitions from pink at the top to yellow at the center and green at the bottom. At the top is "The Rolling / Stones" flanked by music...	Canned Heat Gary Grimshaw Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a pink printed background. At the top is a stylized image of a mountain with a guitar/rose over the top. At the top of the image is "Gold Leaf Productions, Ltd. And Esprom Presetan" in...
Fritz Perls Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a yellow background. At the top is "Fritz / Perls" in red with a black and white image of an elderly man''s face between the two words. At the bottom of...	Untitled Arlene Owseichik, designer, Great Impressions, printer, R. Tuten, designer 1991 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a blue/black background. At the top is "Bill Graham Presents In San Francisco" in blue, "Laughter, / Love & / Music" in yellow in a banner and "To...
Frederick S. Perls Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black printed background with white text and a black and white pgoto of an elderly man''s face. At the top is "Esalen Institute presents and evening with / Frederick S. Perls / a...	The Rolling Stones 1969 Multicolor poster printed on white paper. At the left and right are graphic designs. Arched at the top is "The Rolling Stone" followed by "in concert" in orange. Centered is a stylized image of a...
The U.S. vs. John Lennon Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a white background that looks like an unfolded piece of paper, with printed crease lines. At the top is "From The Studio That Brought You Fahrenheint 9/11 / The U.S. vs. / John Lennon...	New Year's Eve Great Impressions, printer 2000 Poster has a blue printed background. At the top is a black text box with yellow text listing performers. Below the box is "New Year''s Eve / 2000-2001" in yellow. Below the text is a color photo...
Grateful Dead Rick Griffin, artist Late 20th Early 21st Century Multicolor poster has white unprinted edges with a red line and web border. At the top is "Grateful Dead" in red and black. At the center is a yellow and white circle with red tendrils at the...	4:20 '96 1996 Poster background has a city skyline with a lightning storm in the background. Centered at the top is "4:20 ''96" in yellow, with green and blue circles with marijuana leaves in them to the left...