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Sydney: November 11 1989 by Patrick Heron, 1993
Patrick Heron was a pioneering abstract and figurative artist.
This is a cotton warp, wool and cotton weft tapestry designed by Heron, made by the Melbourne Victorian Tapestry Workshop, depicting an abstract design of Sydney harbour. This is one of two tapestries made from Sydney gouaches by the Workshop. Heron, famed for his direct response to the elemental forms of landscape, represented Great Britain at the first Sydney Biennale.
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MOZAMBIQUE by Olivio Martínez for OSPAAAL, 1970
The OSPAAAL posters in particular reveal the idealistic spirit at the core of the Cuban Revolution, intent on eradicating imperialism globally.
Man needs rain forests too by Tom Eckersley for WWF, 1982
This is a screen printed poster depicting a stylised monkey, with orange hair and a blue face and hands, against a black background.
Earth Day issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, 1970
The first Earth Day was held on 22 April 1970 with the aim of raising awareness of environmental issues.
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