North Korean Posters
Check out the exhibition of North Korean propaganda posters at the Foyles book store
This unique collection of state-sponsored propaganda posters will be on display in the Foyles store on Charing Cross Road this spring.
The exhibition offers an unusual insight into one of the world's most secretive societies and the last great Marxist bastion.
David Heather has brought together this collection that is an exceptional survey of current posters containing historical and social statements from the last 50 years.
The collection will appeal to artists and graphic designers, as well as to all those interested in the political history of the North Korean revolution, and the nature of North Korean society today.
North Korean propaganda art is a fascinating variant on the better-known posters from the Soviet Union and China. The current 'Great Leader' Kim Jong Il described the characteristics of Korean painting as 'clarity, compactness and delicacy', and through the use of recurring images, slogans and colours, these principles can also be seen in poster art. The posters also have a clear role in illustrating North Korea's hopes and fears in the face of international events.
The exhibition runs from Tuesday April 29th to Wednesday May 7th, the exhibition is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 9pm on Saturday and 12pm to 6pm on Sunday.
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Foyle's is situated on Charing Cross Road between Oxford Street and Shaftesbury Avenue.
Underground: The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road.
Buses: Bus routes 24, 29 and 176 all run past Foyle's.
