An exhibition at London's Design Museum will present the most poignant political graphic iconography from the past decade, created in the wakes of events such as the Charlie Hebdo attacks, Brexit, and Donald Trump's presidency.
Called Hope to Nope, the exhibition will feature traditional posters and banners that have widely circulated in popular culture in the past 10 years, as well as charting the rise of digital media and social networking.
Posters by Shepard Fairey, who created the iconic "Hope" image for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, will be displayed at the exhibition
It plans to illustrate the role of graphic design and technology in influencing opinion, arousing debate, and encouraging activism ? tracing the course from "hope" to "nope" with paraphernalia such as the iconic Barack Obama "Hope" poster by Shepard Fairey, which incited the Donald Trump "Nope" meme. "The rise of social media has changed the way graphic political messages are made and disseminated," said the Design Museum. "As traditional media rubs shoulders with hashtags and memes, the influence and impact of graphic design has never been greater."
"The exhibition demonstrates how technology and graphic design are weapons wielded by the powerful and the marginalised alike."
Graphic designs referencing Trump's sexual assault allegations will feature in the show
Hope to Nope will also cover other landmark events su...