Open full image Pin
Untitled, by Brian Barnes, 1987

Untitled

Brian Barnes

1987

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1987 by Brian Barnes, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Brian Barnes
When & what style?
1987
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This poster shows a bold, colorful cityscape with a mix of buildings and a church spire. Bright yellow and red text screams "FOR SALE" over a blue sky, while smaller white text lists groups like "Homeless" and "Low Income." The bottom reads "Wandsworth the Blighted Borough," with a green hill and simple trees at the base. The poster’s stark colors and direct words push a message about housing sales affecting vulnerable people. It’s part of a 1987 campaign against selling public homes. Look up Brian Barnes to see more of his bold, message-driven art.

About the artist

Artist

Brian Barnes

Brian Barnes was an English artist. Brian Barnes was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2005 for services to the community in Battersea, London.

See the richer artist page

More by Brian Barnes

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app