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Gaborone, Botswana Medu Art Ensemble
1981
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Gaborone, Botswana Medu Art Ensemble
1981
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This poster shows a strong, black-silhouetted figure with a clenched fist raised high. The figure’s face is blurred, but the posture screams defiance. Below, bold white text warns: *"Now you have touched the women you have struck a rock; you have dislodged a boulder; you will be crushed."* The words wrap around the figure like a warning, with the date *"August 54 Women’s Day"* in a different font. The stark black-and-white contrast makes the message hit hard. The fist looks like it’s crushing something—maybe a metaphor for power or resistance. The date hints at a protest or rally, but the exact meaning isn’t clear from the image alone. If this bold style intrigues you, look up The Museum of Modern Art to see more works like this.