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- 1 December 2010 (Creation)
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One black ink and colour watercolour illustration and one cutting
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Illustration originally accompanying an article titled 'Worlds apart musically, Fela Kuti and Lennon both radicalised a generation', by Jonathan Freedland, published in the Guardian, 1 January 2010. The article discusses Kuti's musical shows, black pride, and rage against colonialism. Also discusses how John Lennon was seen as a threat to US/UK government, and how there is a lack of political popstars today.
Illustration shows John Lennon wearing a beret with a star, often connotated as a symbol for freedom, revolution, and resistance (such as Che Guevara). The musician holds onto his guitar, with the top being shaped as a fist symbolising resistance. Includes one newspaper cutting.
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Copyright: Peter Till
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- Till; Peter (1945-); illustrator (Subject)