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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The Killing of Sister George 1969 Poster has a pink pritned background. At the top is a stylized green illustration of a woman''s profile. At the bottom in purple is "The / Killing / of Sister / George" in quotes.	untitled (astrology and sexual positions) Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has 12 black boxes printed on white paper. In the boxes are a zodiac symbol and name in white at the top with a pink and orange illustration of different sexual positions and an adjective...
The Burden of Life is Love Poster Prints Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a stylized image showing a naked woman with long black hair walking through tall green grass full of pink flowers with a red sky above. At the left center is "the burden / of life is /...	untitled (man holding up ten fingers) Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black and white photo of a man with a moustache smiling and holding his hands up, palms toward the viewer.
Butterfly Woman 1968 Poster has a red printed background. At the center is an image enclosed by an arch at the top, a vertical orange bar filled with marijuana leaves a tthe left, another vertical bar with a peacock...	The Censor's Anatomy Chart Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a brown printed background. At the top is "the censor''s / anatomy chart" in white. At the center is a naked woman covering herself with her arms, hands and a raised right leg. Lines...
untitled (man surrounded by flowers) Poster Prints Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a white unprinted background. At the center is a black and white image of a man with long hair and a beard in a robe seated. Surrounding the man are colorful flowers.	untitled (astrology and sexual positions) 1969 Poster has 12 white boxes printed on a pink background. In the boxes are a zodiac symbol and name in black at the top with a black illustration of different sexual positions and an adjective in...
untitled (a man's back with legs over his shoulders) Paul Kagan, photographer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a purple and orange graphic background. At the center is a yellow tinted image showing a man kneeling, leaning forward into the raised legs of another figure whose arms are spread to...	untitled (a man's back with legs over his shoulders) Paul Kagan, photographer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a purple and green graphic background. At the center is an orange tinted image showing a man kneeling, leaning forward into the raised legs of another figure whose arms are spread to...
Our creations are in the first place ourselves Peter Max Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the top is an orange planet with purple rings. Raining down from the plant are ornage, yellow and pink rays filled with stars and falling figures. At the four...	untitled (astrology and sexual positions) 1969 Poster has 12 beige boxes printed on a brown background. In the boxes are a zodiac symbol and name in black at the top with a black illustration of different sexual positions and an adjective in...
Express Thyself 1971 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing nine color photos (3 rows/3 columns) of an elderly woman sitting in a rocking chair with a knitted afghan on her lap. The woman is posed pleasantly...	untitled (two figures surrounded by large flowers) Poster Prints Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a stylized color image showing two figures with their arms around each other and their free hand on their hips. Surrounding the figures are tall, brightly colored flowers.
Renaissance of the 1960's 2005 Poster has black printed edges enclosing a color reproduction of an oil painting showing figures in robe with 1960s accessories and accents conversing in an ancient temple-like structure. Centerd...	Untitled 1998 Poster has a bright flower border enclosing a light green background outlined in purple. Pink, white and blue text down the length of the poster reads "Like, / Vote / Man! / for your / favorite /...
Los Angeles World Hunger Event 1980 Poster has a yellow printed background. Up the center of the poster is a black and green stem. At the top is the pistil with pollen floating in the air around it. At the bottom left is "The Los...	A Rainbow Path 1985 Poster has a black printed background. At the top is a color illustration showing a figure sitting in a flower or shell holding a pyramid in one hand and listening to music from a shell in his/her...
Ashbury/Haight 1967 Poster has a photo of the Haight and Ashbury signs at the street intersection. Imposed over the top of the image are yellow flowers.	untitled (woman with flaming hair and a planetary robe) 1972 Poster has a stylized color image showing a woman with flaming hair and a black robe with white planets and stars on it leaning on a railing looking out a window where a male figure looks in....
untitled (men on motorcycles) 1970 Poster has a blue printed background with a red edge at the top. Centered below the red edge is a small photo of a male figure holding a gun, tinted red. To the left and right of the man to the...	Electric Theatre 1968 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a stylized image of a purple and yellow eagle circling two towers surrounded by water. On the eagle is a man in bell bottom pants. At the top left corner...
untitled (woman with a third eye and a crystal ball) Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a stylized color image of a woman with blonde (velvet) hair in a green robe with yellow velvet moons and pink stars all over. In front of the woman is a...	untitled (truck) 1972 Poster has a black and white photo of a truck with a wooden camper shell parked on the side of the road. On the passenger door is "67".