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Poster, 'Real Australians say welcome', designed by Peter Drew
Object No. 2016/47/3
This poster is part of an awareness raising campaign, 'Real Aussies say welcome' started by Adelaide street artist, Peter Drew. The placing of posters in public spaces is Drew's way of drawing attention to Australia's immigration issues and a direct response to the Australian government's 'Stop the Boats' campaign. Peter Drew's campaigns have informed peoples' attitude to Australian identity, migration, difference and created nationwide community involvement and comment. Peter Drew's work continues the role of artists as activists, and in this case quite uniquely using social media to successfully fund and advertise his campaigns as well as evoking community responses. Drew has also used a highly successful social media campaign encouraging Australians to post images of their interaction with the posters through Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Anni Turnbull Curator, 2016
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Summary
Object Statement
Posters (2), 'Real Australians say Welcome', paper / ink, designed and made by Peter Drew, Adelaide, South Australia, 2016
Physical Description
Two screen printed posters that have a brown base colour and black text in capital letters that read 'REAL AUSTRALIANS SAY WELCOME'.
DIMENSIONS
Height
897 mm
Width
597 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The maker of this poster is Peter Drew, an Adelaide-based artist. He has screen printed the poster onto brown kraft paper and signed it.
HISTORY
Notes
Purchased from the artist/creator as part of the 'Real Aussies say welcome' collection.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased with funds from the MAAS Foundation, 2016
Acquisition Date
18 November 2016
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