On The March!

20th May 2011

Categories: Modern History News

On The March, the Peoples History Museum's changing exhibition, is an exhibition of banners made by contemporary banner maker Ed Hall. The exhibition runs from 14th May until 30th October and you won't want to miss it!

Contemporary banner maker Ed Hall creates striking, richly coloured banners for trade unions, campaign groups and other organisations. This is the first solo exhibition of his work and an exciting opportunity for the People’s History Museum to showcase the work of the UK’s foremost trade union and campaign banner artist. The exhibition illustrates the continuing relevance of the ancient visual art of banner making in Britain today.

Displayed alongside sketches, photographs, newspaper clippings, archival material and film, to contextualise his work the exhibition really gives a feel of the impact that the banners have when used by campaigning groups today. Supported by the National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers, the exhibition features banners used for a wide variety of causes.

The exhibition is suitable for all the family and there will be hands on opportunities for all including a chance for you to indulge your creative side and design a banner for a cause you believe in. All designs will be judged by Ed Hall in three categories, under 11s, 11-16 and adults. All winners will receive a set of postcards of Ed Hall’s banners plus the under 11s and 11-16s winners will receive a voucher to spend in the museum shop and the adults winner will receive a voucher for a meal for two to spend in the museum cafe. Thanks to Couture who run the museum’s Left Bank cafe bar for sponsoring the prizes.