{"product_id":"monica-sjoo-1","title":"Monica Sjöö","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSisterhood is Powerful! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(1971 \/ 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilkscreen print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: 640 x 415mm (unframed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdition of 12 + 2 APs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModern Art Oxford is pleased to present a limited edition print of Monica Sjöö’s iconic feminist posters, exclusive to Modern Art Oxford. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSisterhood is Powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emerges feminist campaigns with Sjöö’s figural representation of iconic women involved in feminist activism during the 1970s. Based on an original poster in the Sjöö estate collection, the edition is an exact replica of Sjöö’s original poster used in feminist consciousness-raising campaigns. Featuring Angela Davis and Janis Joplin, combined with Sisterhood is Powerful slogan, created in Sjöö’s own distinctive stencilled design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMonica Sjöö constantly participated in political organising events, feminist campaigns, and direct actions. She founded several women’s action groups and associations herself. For example, Sjöö co-founded the Bristol Women's Liberation Group in 1969, along with Lee Cataldi, Carole Dark, Ellen Malos and Beverly Skinner, and collectively devised new ways to spread the message of women’s liberation across the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey often used posters designed by Sjöo to publicise their meetings in and around Bristol. She also designed magazine covers, banners, and pamphlets, which combined expressive images with powerful political slogans, using a colourful and direct visual language to illustrate the message. Art was integral to her activism, and activism was integral to her art. The posters' aesthetics exemplifies the print culture of the 1970s, which was characterised by collage and DIY techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosters were integral to feminist consciousness-raising activities in the 1970s and continue to be a dynamic tool for communicating key messages. Sjöö’s poster design combines iconic feminist figures with the powerful Sisterhood is Powerful slogan to create a visual gesture of feminist struggle, solidarity and hope. Dedication to and the continuation of women’s liberation from all forms of oppression, both in and outside the art world, was essential to Sjöö’s artistic practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSisterhood is Powerful! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexemplifies this key tenet. It brought together feminists with different approaches to activism but whose work deeply understood the needs and hopes of women’s rights struggle. In doing so, Sjöö created a powerful image of women’s liberation that is strengthened by the effort of activists and artists alike with continuing relevance today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster features the hand-blend print technique and composition of the original, reproduced in a limited run of 12 prints for Modern art Oxford supporters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExclusively made for Modern Art Oxford, our artist editions are often created to accompany a major exhibition in the galleries. Modern Art Oxford is a charity and all proceeds from the sale of these works directly support our exhibition and education programmes. All editions come with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease allow 7-10 days for the Editions to arrive due to the careful packaging and preparation involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erice is inclusive of VAT. \u003c\/span\u003ePlease contact us on shop@modernartoxford.org.uk to discuss shipping options \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"shop.modernartoxford.org.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44441999736994,"sku":"","price":540.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/0536\/7714\/files\/Monica_Sjoo.jpg?v=1742378922","url":"https:\/\/shop-modernartoxford-org-uk.myshopify.com\/products\/monica-sjoo-1","provider":"shop.modernartoxford.org.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}