Arm Band 1969

Curator: Immediately, I'm struck by the raw simplicity of the composition and the striking contrast between the red and white. Editor: This "Arm Band", created by the Strike Poster Workshop, serves as a potent visual statement, doesn't it? The raised fist is such an iconic symbol of solidarity and resistance. Curator: Indeed. The materiality, the roughly cut fabric, suggests immediacy and urgency, as if mass-produced for a specific moment of protest. Note the red fist's placement—purposeful asymmetry. Editor: Precisely, the choice of materials and bold color amplifies the message. It's about power, about collective action, and the history of labor movements. Curator: The power of the fist as a symbol is undeniable, its graphic force transcends specific time periods, doesn’t it? Editor: Absolutely. It's a reminder of art's potential as a tool for social change, resonating across decades of struggle. It makes me think about our current moment, and where we find our solidarities. Curator: It’s left me considering how such a simple design can carry such monumental weight. Editor: And for me, it is a reminder that the past continues to inform and challenge our present.