OSPAAAL, a Cuban Political Movement

May 28

Here are some radical posters by The Organisation of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America (OSPAAAL), a collection instigated by Michael Tyler.

OSPAAAL’s purpose was to fight globalisation, imperialism, neoliberalism and defend human rights. The posters also encouraged Cuban people to build a new society by promoting sugar harvests, national literacy and celebrating music, arts and dance.

All images courtesy of Lincoln Cushing/Docs Populi.

Ernesto Padron, 1971, Together with Vietnam

René Mederos, Saigon / Week of solidarity with Vietnam, 1970

Jesús Forjans, Day of solidarity with the people of Mozambique Sept. 25, 1969

Jesús Forjans, International week of solidarity with Vietnam, 1969

Alfrédo Juan González Rostgaard, Day of Solidarity with the Congo, 1972.

Alfrédo Rostgaard, 4000 planes downed/ Viet Nam, Tomb of Imperialism, 1972

Faustin Pérez, Day of solidarity with Venezuela, 1969

Berta Abelénda Fernández, Day of Solidarity with the people of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, 1968

Jhones, Eduardo Bosch, International week of solidarity with Viet Nam/Cut off the hands of imperialism in Viet Nam, 1967

Images courtesy of Lincoln Cushing/Docs Populi. more here.

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I used to roam around my dad’s wood workshop in West Yorkshire, terrorising his colleagues and making wooden sculptures. I’d accompany him to the demolition sites of the old mills of Manchester and Leeds that were being pulled down; everything within the mills was meant to be burnt, however, he’d salvage wood, bobbins, and cast iron objects and use the materials to make floors and furniture out of the reclaimed timber and other items. The idea that you could make something out of nothing interested me.

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