Protest: Pictogram Activism to Change the World

by Un Mundo Feliz

The art of protest through an impressive collection of 400 downloadable copyright-free images with politically and socially engaged content that can be used in T-shirts, posters, fanzines, stationery, and many other supports. Presenting complex ideas in a straight to the point way, these images make us reflect on the contradictions of this world. Accompanied by thought-provoking texts, these street art images are a reaction to issues such as racism, drugs, terrorism, inequality, poverty, war, destruction, life and death, freedom, war and peace, smoking, and animal rights, among others. This brilliant work not only raises important questions about today’s society in general but is also a superb illustration of pure graphic design with a political conscience. It is an ideal working tool and reference for professionals and students, or anyone with a keen interest in visual culture and communication. With a foreword by Liz McQuiston and texts by Steven Heller, Bettina Richter, Avram Finkelstein, Sarah Corbett, Fons Hickmann, Lincoln Cushing, King ADZ, and others.

235 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Elsa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whoever claims their type of activism will change the world is lacking critical self-reflection. Overall, the people in this book think a bit too highly of themselves. Many of the perspectives provided in the introduction are presumptuous and overly academic, while still lacking depth. Furthermore, it feels awfully wrong for a design duo to create pictograms for movements in which they are not involved. The whole power lies in the organisation of the communities themselves and their ability to create their own visual communication. Nonetheless, I cannot dismiss their talent in creating strong visuals by combining recognizable elements. If I had this book while making the University Rebellion logo it would have been a great source of inspiration. And, it did inspire me to reflect on my perspective on complexity versus reproduction.

[Mae Vedel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspirant. Manque d'explications techniques. J'aurais aimé voir plusieurs styles. J'ai aimé les pages avec un symbole unique, le format sous forme de grille met moins en valeur les symboles.