This is Torture
1974
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1974
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is Torture is a 1974 by Bernadette Brittain, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This poster shows a person locked in a small, boxy cell. The walls are made of thick white bars. Above, bold black letters spell out "THIS IS TORTURE." The text below explains prisoners are stuck alone for months with no contact. The poster was made to protest prison rules in 1974. The artist used simple shapes and strong words to make a point. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more protest posters like this.
A screen print poster from 1974 by Bernadette Brittain protests the use of 'control units' in prisons.
Read the full account in the museum source.
These five posters came out of South Africa in 1974, sharp, black-and-white prints meant to wake people up.
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