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Concert poster
"Are We Next?" anti-war and anti-fascism protest poster created by American artist Wes Wilson. It is considered his first poster design, originally published in 1964 or 1965.
Poster Details and Context
Design: The poster boldly uses the visual language of the American flag, with red and white stripes and a blue field of stars, to deliver a stark warning. A swastika formed from white stars against the blue background is superimposed over the stripes, which spell out "BE AWARE".
Message: The message is a powerful political statement, asking the American public if the United States is heading toward a fascist regime.
Historical Significance: Created during the height of the Vietnam War era and growing countercultural sentiment, the artwork captures the political tension of the time and became a popular symbol of the anti-war movement. Wes Wilson later became renowned as one of the pioneers of the psychedelic rock concert poster style. |
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