V&A: OSPAAAL Solidarity and Design: 2D Exhibition Design
Discover how the Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America (OSPAAAL) based in Cuba, platformed anti-imperialist and revolutionary movements in the Global South through this display of posters.
In the words of Frantz Fanon, “Nos unimos a los condenados de la tierra para crear un mundo de seres humanos.” (We join the damned of the earth in order to create a world of human beings.)
Working on the exhibition graphic design for this project was a dream and a reminder of the possibility of living in a world of cooperation and equality.
I highly recommend checking out freedomarchives.org where you can read scanned PDFs of back issues of Tricontinental, bulletins and supplements that were published in Cuba by OSPAAAL and distributed globally in English.
I recorded the music for this off of a record given to me by Backatcha Records after their trip to Cuba – Chucho Valdés’ self-titled 1970 album from the label Areito. The track is Preludio Nº1 En D
The vocal is a self-described history by Tricontinental.
Credits:
Donata Miller (curator + project lead) with Corinna Gardner, Evonne Mackenzie, Johanna Agerman Ross | Exhibition 3D Design: Steve McCloy + Bongani Muchemwa | 2D Design: Bret Syfert | Lighting: DHA Designs | Fabrication: Jon Lloyd | Graphics Printing: Dot Studio | Poster Reproduction: Complete | Hanging: V&A Technical Services | Architectural sketches: Steve McCloy | Photography: Victoria & Albert Museum, London / Peter Kelleher | Music: “Preludio No 1 en D” by Chuchu Valdés
V&A: Bags: Inside Out: Exhibition Iconographic Illustrations
Simplified illustrations of hundreds of designer handbags for the direct-to-substrate printed labels for the V&A exhibition, Bags: Inside Out.
From rucksacks to despatch boxes, Birkin bags to Louis Vuitton luggage, Bags: Inside Out explored the style, function, design and craftsmanship of the ultimate accessory.
"Totes fabulous" ★★★★★ The Guardian
V&A: Alice: Curiouser And Curiouser: 2D Exhibition Design
Design and artworking of the V&A major exhibition, Alice: Curioser and Curioser.
Exploring its origins, adaptations and reinventions over 157 years, this immersive and theatrical show charted the evolution of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland from manuscript to a global phenomenon beloved by all ages.
“A wonderful tumble down the rabbit hole” ★★★★★ The Guardian