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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Wittgenstein Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black printed background. At the center is a color photo of a man with makeshift wings holding objects squirting water in both of his hands. To the left of the image is "a dog /...	Preserve Our Natural Wildlife 1991 Poster has a color photo showing a man in limited clothing reclining against a moss-covered rock by a stream. At the top of the poster is "Preserve / Our Natural / Wildlife" in white.
I Don't Even Think Straight Pyramid Posters 2000 Poster shows a horizontal rainbow across the center, like a gay pride flag. Below the color is "I Don''t Even Think Straight" in black. Printed on white paper.	Untitled Late 20th Early 21st Century Top left of poster has gray and black text reading "27th Annual / San Francisco / Lesbian Gay / Bisexual / Transgender / Pride Parade / & Celebration". At the top right is "Saturday / &...
Oscar Wilde Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black printed edges and a central black and white photo of a man in a hat and cape. At the bottom right of the image is "the world / has been made by / fools that wise men / should live...	Erotikiss Pyramid Posters Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster shows a close up of two women''s faces. The women are leaning in to kiss each other, one with her tongue out. Across the bottom is "Erotikiss" in black.
Trax Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has unprinted white edges enclosing a pink background with a central black, white and brown illustration of a nude man with cuts on his back holding on the the ankles of an eagle on the...	Bay Area Regional Rodeo 1993 Poster has a yellow and green border with purple boxes and horshoes at the corners printed on white paper. At the top is "Golden State Gay Rodeo Association / Bay Area Chapter" in green and "...
Spike 1980 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a black background with a black and white image of a man''s right arm and hand holding a metal spike. At the bottom right is "Spike" in white.	Dances Sacred and Profane Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black printed background. At the top right is a color photo of a man sitting in a red loincloth with rods, rings and other metal objects sticking through his skin. To hos lower left,...
The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me 1992 Poster has white unprinted edges with black borders, thicker at the top and bottom, printed on white paper. At the top is "Sean Strub, / In Association With Tom Viola, Presents" in black and "The...	Of Human Bondage Celestial Arts, Orbit Graphic Arts, printer 1971 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a stylized old movie poster showing a green book titled "Of Human / Bondage" in red with "W. Somerset Maugham''s / World Famous Novel" across the top and...
Galleria 1984 Poster has black and pink ink printed on white paper. At the top of the poster is an inverted pink triangle with black text reading "Sutter''s Mill Presents". Below the triangle is a black...	The Monster Party Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has green and black ink printed on white paper. At the top left is "October 28, 29" in black followed by a stylized image of a woman with tall black hair and bright green eyeshadow,...
untitled (Harvey Milk mural) Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a color photo of a mural showing artists at the left, a basketball player and acrobat at the center, colorful flowers at the top right and a man riding a clown white a dog looks on at...	Dan White Released Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a purple background with yellow Twinkies bags all over. At the center is an oblong shape made of newspaper and outlines in green. Across the top is "Dan...
Just Desserts? Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has unprinted off-white edges enclosing a black and white photo of a woman sitting in front of microphones with a pie smashed all over her face. Across the bottom of the poster is "Just...	untitled (photo of Oscar Wilde) Orbit Graphic Arts, printer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a black and white photo of a man in high trousers and a jacket/vest leaning against an ornate wall. Centered at the bottom of the poster is "Berkeley...
Xena Western Graphics Corp 1996 Poster has a color photo of a brunette woman in a metal and leather dress-like outfit. At the top left corner is the Xena: Warrior Princess television show logo in purple and silver.	Amazon Hunters Noreen Scully, artist Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a central reproduction of an artwork showing two topless female hunters, one perched on a rock prepping her bow and the other kneeling behind. Centered below the image is "''Amazon...
Gay Freedom San Francisco Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges encosing a stylized drawing of San Francisco surrounded by green grass (?) and a red sky with a large yellow sun. Below the city is "Gay Freedom San Francisco /...	Xena 1997 Poster has a color image of the face and chest of a woman with blue eyes and clothing made of leather and metal. At the top right corner is the logo for the Xena: Warrior Princess television show...
untitled (male/female figure in boxes) Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has unprinted white edges enclosing a stylized image showing obscure boxes or frames. A the center is a figure with male genitalia, female breasts and head but with four arms - a set for...	Safe Sex is Hot Sex Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a central black and white image of a man sprawled out on another, naked, man''s lap, lifting his head up and kissing the seated man''s chest. Across the top and bottom is "safe sex / is...