Political Zeitgeist
Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Date: 2015
Designer: Rebecca & Mike
Designer: Maharishi
Dimensions:
790 × 700 mm (79 × 70 cm)
Medium: Printed cotton
Object number: GD.2016.985.CC
DescriptionPolitical Zeitgeist was a collaboration with fashion designer Maharishi, produced during the run-up to the 2015 election, combining the symbol for industrial irritant with the cross on the ballot paper and a Maharishi signature camouflage on the cross. Primarily available as a T-shirt sold instore and online for £60, it was also distributed as a free social media download for use in profile pictures or posts. It was exhibited in ‘Anti-Social Realism’ at contemporary art gallery Charlie Smith, London.