An especially dedicated show room to Soviet Era posters at Tate Modern. This small room has definitely become my favourite out of all of the modern art filled spaces in the Museum. I have always been a fan of Soviet poster art as it has one of a kind style and the modern look they have to the time when they were produced is extraordinary.
As the viewer I felt like I was there to observe and soak in the vibe of what people of Soviet Russia felt during the October Revolution in 1917. Being able to read the text and understand the phrases has given me more knowledge about the work. It was clear that people united to produce these posters despite the hard times, they wanted to show the communal power by using simple printing techniques with bold text and imagery. The room is filled with works from floor to ceiling, so in a way you are being surrounded by all the messages without consciously realising.
Once I have looked at all the pieces, I felt curious of what printmaking was like back then and whether following the old fashioned method of printing is better rather then developing short-cuts or using hight technology equipment to produce prints. This work has thought me to appreciate the original printmaking methods a little more. It was great to see a piece of history presented in graphic design form.
