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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Baby Oil Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on blue paper. At the top is an arched image of a marina, with a stylized image of a nude female lying over the top. Over the woman is "Baby / Oil". At the bottom of...	Seybold - San Francisco Frank Kozik 1996 Poster has a black printed background. At the top is "Seybold-Sa Francisco / September 11-13, 1996" in yellow. At the center is a stylized illustration of a female holding a gun in...
Not By Bread Alone Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white textured paper with a stylized color image of a loaf of bread sitting in a blue surface next to a gray pitcher with yellow and white flowers in it, set on a red background...	I Hate Disco Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster is printed on white paper. At the top is "I Hate Disco" in red. At the center is a black and white photo of a man in a white suit, standing in a disco pose. A large screw pierces the man,...
War and Injustice Dummy Doggy Press Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has blue and red ink printed on beige paper. At the top is "War And Injustice / Violently Inflame Society" in blue. At the bottom of the poster is a stylized image of what appears to be a...	untitled (man and woman flipping off the White House) Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster is printed on white paper. At the top is a black and white photo of two figures behind a fence looking at the White House, both with their middle fingers pointing up towards the structure....
Confrontation Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster is printed on white paper. At the top is a stylized image of two animated objects (lights? megaphones? fans?) with feet facing each other. Speech bubbles emerge from each object, connecting...	The Ultimate Trip Pro Arts 1976 Poster has a color stylized image of a woman riding a skateboard on a waving, brightly colored path. On the horizon is a yellow sun with a pink, purple, blue and green halo. Arched over the sun in...
untitled (human bowling pins) 1970 Poster has a stylized image printed in shades of red showing human figures in hats standing motionless as a ball rolls through their numbers, knocking over figures at the left and right. Poster...	Lockheed: Missiles & Space Company Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a stylized color image of the space station floating in outer space. At the bottom right is "Lockheed / Missiles & Space Company" in blue.
UNICEF Halloween 1980 Poster has a stylized image of a blue woman with red lips on an orange and black background beneath a red sky with a blue moon. At the bottom of the poster, over the figure''s chest, is "UNICEF -...	Goodbye California Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the top is a stylized illustration of a skyline, with a mountain and blimp in the background. Forming the foundation of the city is "Goodbye California" in white...
Star Wars 1977 Poster has a multicolor, stylized image of Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker standing on a rock, with Luke's lightsaber raised in the air. In the backgound, C-3PO and R2-D2 look on, all in...	AIDS Symposium 1988 Poster has a light gray printed background. At the top is a diamond shape, shaded in zig-zagging lines of purple and gray. At the bottom of the poster is "The Evergreen State / AIDS Symposium /...
Atmos - Fear Doug Minkler, artist 1987 Poster is printed on white paper. At the top is a stylized image of a woman lying on the ground with a shackle around her ankle and a light shining down on her from above. At the bottom of the...	Why Hang Up Your Talents? 1970 Poster has a color background photo of the wall of a wooden structure with faded paint. At the left, to the right of a window, are tools - hammer, saw, pan, etc.. At the center is "why / hang up...
Break the Chains of Imperialism circa 1972 Poster printed on yellow paper. At the top is a green background with "Break" in red. Below the green is a more vibrant green stylized image of a metal chain and "The Chains Of...	AIDS is Deadly Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a red printed background. At the top right is a white background with "Time Is Running Out" in black followed by "AIDS Acquired / Immune / Deficiency / Syndrome Is Deadly / Information...
Right On Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper with a red and black border. At the top is "Right / On" in black. At the bottom is a red stylized fist.	I Can't Believe I Ate the Whole Thing Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on white paper. Across the top is "I Can''t Believe I Ate The Whole Thing". Below the text is a stylized image of a woman lying on a bed with a pleasured look on her...
Damn everything but the circus Sister Mary Corita 1968 Poster has a yellow, red, purple and green lined background. Over the top is white text reading "damn / every / thing / but the / circus / e.e."	I am Old Glory Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper with a red line border broken up by blue stars. Centered at the top is an oval piece of sky with an American flag waving in the breeze. Below the image is "I am Old...
Flags of the United States of America 1986 Poster is printed on white paper. At the top of the poster is a blue background with an American flag at the center. Below the image is "Flags Of The / United States Of America" in black. The rest...	Disappoint Those Who are Raising Themselves on the Ruin of Our Country Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper with a blue background and a central crude outline of the US. The country is wrapped in a green snake being attacked by blue, red and yellow birds. Red text over the...