Eight years ago, as the United States faced an unprecedented presidential election, we asked a group of artists to create the political posters they’d like to see. Four years after that, as Black Lives Matter protests roiled the country, artists of color shared with us their points of view. Astonishingly, we now find ourselves at an even more critical crossroads. With so much hanging in the balance, we are showcasing 14 original posters made by artists over the age of 70—members of a generation that understands firsthand just how important it is to vote. The fact that they took the time to participate—June Leaf passed away at age 94, just days after submitting her contribution—underscores the existential nature of the moment. Proud as we are to publish these works, we hope that in the next electoral cycle we will be in a position where this project won’t feel quite as urgent.
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This message was approved by June Leaf.
Courtesy of June Leaf.
This message was approved by Jessie Homer French.
Courtesy of Jessie Homer French.
This message was approved by Katherine Bradford.
Courtesy of Katherine Bradford and CANADA, New York.
This message was approved by Ben Sakoguchi.
Courtesy of Ben Sakoguchi.
This message was approved by Robert Longo.
Courtesy of Robert Longo.
This message was approved by Betye Saar.
Courtesy of Betye Saar and Roberts Projects, Los Angeles.
This message was approved by Yvonne Wells.
Courtesy of Yvonne Wells.
This message was approved by Marilyn Minter.
Courtesy of Marilyn Minter.
This message was approved by Peter Saul.
Courtesy of Peter Saul.
This message was approved by Willie Birch.
Courtesy of Willie Birch.
This message was approved by Deborah Kass.
Courtesy of Deborah Kass.
This message was approved by Lita Albuquerque.
Courtesy of Lita Albuquerque.
This message was approved by Dorothea Rockburne.
Courtesy of Dorothea Rockburne.
This message was approved by Scott Kahn.
Courtesy of Scott Kahn.
