"Trump Dooms Nation" Poster, 2017-2020

Summary

Paul Chan blends art with political activism through multimedia work, performances, and sculpture. This protest sign is part of his "New Proverbs" series, whose aesthetics are inspired by the infamous Westboro Baptist Church posters. Chan's signs premiered at the Washington and NYC Women's Marches in 2017 and continued to be a presence at protests throughout the Trump presidency.

Paul Chan blends art with political activism through multimedia work, performances, and sculpture. This protest sign is part of his "New Proverbs" series, whose aesthetics are inspired by the infamous Westboro Baptist Church posters. Chan's signs premiered at the Washington and NYC Women's Marches in 2017 and continued to be a presence at protests throughout the Trump presidency.

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

2017

Subject Date

2017-2020

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.171.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 36 in

Width: 24 in

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