Trip To The Cooper Hewitt
El Mono Azul (The Blue Monkey)
Produced by the Alianza de Intelectuales Antifascistas. It utilizes symbols, such as the clenched raised fist, to represent solidarity, and resistance; but also convey support. It uses a strong bold blue, meant to capture attention. Based on the blue overalls and gun help, it represented the working class and militia. It looks to be a political cartoon, used within Spain to celebrate their spirit. These images look to give a boost of morale. Behind the figure is a layer of what looks like articles, combining visual and literary elements.
La Lutte Continue
Produced by Atelier Populaire, the poster has a red background, with a raised fist and brick arm in the foreground. The raised first is synonymous with solidarity, resistance and unity. La Lutte Continue is French for The Struggle Continues. The red coloring represents urgency or danger, and the black represents strength and determination. You can link this and the time period (1968) to a message that there is a fight for social and political change, and that the people are of a collective and resisting together.
The Hand That Will Rule The World – One Big Union in Solidarity
Produced by Ralph Chaplin, the poster features a large muscular fist, all made by the combination of all the working class members fists. This symbolizes the collective strength of the working class, showing they have the power to “rule the world.” The veins and firm grip emphasize this, showing the strength. The text is the same at the title, which again goes hand in hand with the imagery, further pushing the idea of unity and solidarity.