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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Be Here for the Cure 1983 Poster has black ink printed on white paper. At the top are 12 photos (three columns, four rows) of people, some taken alone and others with loved ones. At the bottom of the poster is "be here for...	summer.berkeley.edu Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black printed background. At the left is a color image of the earth from space. Through the center of the poster is "summer.berkeley.edu" in yellow.
Battle Alley 1984 Poster printed on white paper. At the center is a blue background with a beige border. At the top of the blue is a black and white photo of a street in front of a building. At the bottom left of...	Towards a Society for All Ages 1999 Poster has a collage of semi-transparent color photos of elderly people and children from all over the world. Imposed over the top of the photos is a yellow, purple and red spiral/leaf logo with...
Youth Arts Festival 1993 Poster printed on white paper. At the top is "Youth Arts Festival" in alternating pink and green letters. Below the text is a stylized illustration of figures in a tri-level structure beneath blue...	The Birth Place 1986 Poster has a gray printed background. At the top is a black and white image of a baby, with a man''s hand in the fore. Below the image is "The Birth Place / Tenth Anniversary" in gray and black....
Games Without Frontiers 1984 Poster is printed on white paper. At the top is a stylized image of a white sheet being held up by black sticks, set on a purple background. Below the image is a red background with black text in...	We're All In This Together Late 20th Early 21st Century Laminated poster has a green printed background with white dots. Across the top is "We''re All In This Together" in white. Below the text is a stylized color image of a tall tree with a skyline in...
untitled (Abraham Lincoln) 1968 Poster has black ink printed on white paper. At the top is a photo of Abraham Lincoln. At the bottom of the poster is a quote by Lincoln, printed in black: "I believe each individual is naturally...	untitled (John F. Kennedy) Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black and white photo of a boy sitting on a wooden dock support, staring out at boats lined up in a marina. At the top right is a quote made by John F. Kennedy, printed in black: "we...
Exotic Erotic Ball 1989 Poster is printed on white paper. At the top is "Abolafia & Mann Present The / Exotic Erotic Ball" in black. Centered on the poster is a stylized color image of a figure in face paint, like a...	Good Vibrations of Yesteryear Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on white paper. Across the top is "good vibrations of yesteryear". Below the title are black and white photos with a red hue showing various vibrators from the past....
The Declaration of Economic Independence Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on thin off-white paper. At the top is "The Declaration of / Economic Independence" followed by two paragraphs, two columns and a final paragraph of the declaration....	Inflation at Home Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster is printed on white paper. At the top is a stylized image of a large blob and a dragon terrorizing people, set on a yellow background. At the bottom left is "Inflation / At / Home..." in...
Pin the Badge on the Nark Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster is printed on white paper and has a stylized color image of a man in a yellow suit with a tropical tie and glasses standing with his legs spread wide in front of a brown skyline. Between...	Snort Delicious Cocaine 1972 Poster has pink printed edges enclosing a black background. At the center is the bust of a woman in a big blue hat and yellow scarf. At the bottom of the poster is "Snort / Delicious" in blue and...
Use Clean Needles Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the center is a blue background with a stylized image of a man nailed to a cross with needles. More needles are arched over the top along with "Don''t Crucify" in...	Mainliner Express Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the top is a black and white photo of a hand sticking a needle into an arm. At the bottom of the poster is "Mainliner / Express" in black. Stamped at the bottom...
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1985 Poster has black ink printed on blue paper. At the top is "Universal Declaration / Of Human Rights". At the center of the poster are three columns of text - a copy of the declaration. At the...	Crack Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black printed background. At the top is a red bar and Crack" in white. At the center is a black and white photo of young people sittin gon bleachers. Imposed over the image is a large...
Human Rights United Nations 1988 Poster has a stylized color background image showing a line of people standing with a light in the background, casting a shadow on the ground that reads "Human Rights". At the top of the poster is...	Liberty 1986 Poster has a blue printed background. At the top and bottom is "Liberty // Centennial 1886-1986" in white. At the center is a background of stylized gray torches, with a red, white and blue image...
Spawn Till You Die Celestial Arts, publisher 1987 Poster has a black printed background. At the center is a skull and crossbones, with the bones being replaced by red and green fish. To the left and right are stylized images of naken men and...	The Unofficial Poster 1983 Poster has unprinted white edges enclosing a stylized color image of four women running on a track in a crowded stadium. The first woman to cross the finish line is in a USA tube top, red and blue...