Its been 40 years since the protests that saw the eventual collapse of the De Gaulle government in France. While the posters were of course produced anonymously, London’s Hayward Project Space have managed to complie a vast selection of 48 of the street posters and will present them in an exhibition entitled "May 68: Street Posters from the Paris Rebellion". Make sure you check it out if your in London during May.
"Street Posters from the Paris Rebellion"
1 May – 1 June 2008
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road
London, England
tel. +44 87038 00400
"In conjunction with the exhibition, Keep Calm Gallery is offering a limited-edition book that contains hand screen-printed reproductions of 40 of the original posters. They will offer an extremely limited number (less than 10 each) of printer’s proofs exclusively in their East Dulwich gallery. More info on how to attain one of these rare prints at Keep Calm."
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