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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You preventing aids can make a world of difference 1988 Poster has an a drawing of a blue circle that is divided in half. Around it is a red border. Below the image is, "You preventing aids can make a world of difference/ AIDS Aware/ New Facts for Life...	The Story With No Title Inkworks Press, printer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a yellow printed background with a stylized gray bird flying at the center. The post has two columns/four rows of multicolor illustrations, numbered in pink to the left of each box,...
Reinforce Your Love 1991 Poster has a black and white photo of two shirtless men from the chest up, with the right figure holding up a condom. Red, green, and yellow text on the poster reads "Reinforce Your Love".	Aids Awareness Week Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster is printed on light pink paper wth black text. At the bottom is "AIDS Awareness Week" in large lettering. Above is a box with a list of events by date and time.
Unmask AIDS 1988 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a gray background. At the top is a photo of a blue mask of a human face handing from the doorknob of a white door. At the bottom of the poster is "unmask...	It's Natural 1992 Poster has a black and white photo of five shirtless Asian men lounging on one another. At the bottom right is "it''s natural." in white followed by Asian text.
untitled (Prozac advertisement) 1997 Poster printed on white paper. At the top is "...productive days... / with Prozac, as depression improves patients can experience / improved productivity and renewed energy / Prozac was...	untitled (Prozac advertisement) 1997 Poster printed on white paper. At the top is "...and to help patients continue therapy / with Prozac, the 20-mg starting dose is the therapeutic dose / in most patients to treat clinical...
The Spirit of Recovery... Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the top is a stylized, multicolor image of a female figure with a painted face and a sword at her waist surrounded by various animals. Below the image is "the...	Breath Control Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black and red ink printed on white paper with a stylized gray background of repeating images of an upside down camel. At the top is "Breath / Control" in red graffiti-like text followed...
Can You Fill In The Blanks? Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a black printed background. At the top is a skewed white box with "I had ___ beers. / I met _____. / we _____." At the bottom of the poster is "Can You Fill In The Blanks?" with a...	In 14 Years of Modeling... Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper with a color photo of a woman sitting on a platform, holding an xray of her chest in front of her body. At the top left is "in 14 years of modeling, / this is my...
Your Big Ideas About Smoking... Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a multicolor, stylized image of a group of people looking down on a waist-high man smoking a cigarette. At the top of the poster is "your big ideas about / smoking are a lot Smaller /...	If You're Counting on Support for Your Smoking... Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a stylized, multicolor image of figures at a bus stop, scooting away from the central male figure on the bench smoking a cigarette. In the background, a bus with a "Right / Decisions /...
If You Think Smoking Makes You Fit In... Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a stylized, multicolor image of a boy smoking a cigarette around the corner of an arcade wall while other people play games. At the top is "if you think smoking / makes you fit in... /...	If Smoking Made You Look Attractive... Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a stylized, multicolor image showing a woman smoking a cigarette at people in the background look on in disgust. At the top is "if smoking / made you look attractive / you''d look...
Siempre Con Condon Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a purple printed background with a blue framed black and white photo of a shirtless man leaning against a car with the hood up. At the top of the photo is "''sensual, saludable y / mas...	Siempre Con Condon Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a green printed background with a blue framed black and white photo of a shirtless man in shorts walking through a doorway with a towel over his shoulders. At the top of the photo is "...
Siempre Con Condon Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a purple printed background with a green framed black and white photo of one shirtless man lying on top of another holding a condom. At the top of the photo is "Entre nosotros..." in...	Untitled Steve Savage, photographer Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has black ink printed on a white background. At the top is "within five years, you will know someone with AIDS". At the center are six pairs of shoes. At the bottom is "what are you doing...
Usemos Condones Evitemos el SIDA 1989 Poster printed on white paper. At the right is a stylized image of small human figures putting a yellow condom on a red striped stick. At the top left is "Usemos / Conones / evitemos el / SIDA"...	Safer Sex Dude 1990 Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a stylized multicolor image of a man in a bathing suit and cape flying over grass near a body of water in front of a city. At the top left is "Safer /...
Siempre Con Condon Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster has a yellow printed background with a pink framed black and white photo of a man in a muscle tank lounging against pillows in front of a window with a condom in his hand. At the top of the...	Life is Habit-Forming Late 20th Early 21st Century Poster printed on white paper. At the center is a photo showing the reflection of two men in a mirror, with toiletries on the shelf in front of mirror - toothpaste, soap, shaving supplies,...