THE PEOPLE'S FLAG SHOW, 1970. Cut Paper. 24 x 22 inches.
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In 1970, there was a Flag Show that took place at the Judson Memorial Church on Washington Square Park, for which Faith designed the poster and I wrote the words. The show, after massive participation on the part of artists in New York, was closed by the Attorney General's office. Faith, Jon Hendricks and Jon Toche were arrested and charged with Desecration of the Flag. As a consequence, they were dubbed the Judson 3. They were subsequently vindicated of all charges on Appeal by lawyers who were assisted by the American Civil Liberties Union. It was an important case for Freedom of Speech among Artists. In this poster, Faith further develops her increasingly sophisticated use of words and lettering in art, as well as the image of the American Flag.
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