Popular Culture Pinning
These on one hand are a collection of old pins, most of which date back to the 70′s. On the other they are popular culture artifacts that are simplifications of political and ideological movements that people could wear to express themselves. This collection is clearly leftist on the political spectrum but it shows ideas expressed by slogans and pictures.
These could be classified as the precursor to Facebook groups where people join because of similar interests or beliefs. In this time period people in essence wore their “profiles” on their clothing and belongings, with other methods such as a bumper stickers or t-shirts. The larger concept here is that methods of information always become more inclusive and smaller to allow everyone a chance to express what they want. In the 70′s it was buttons and today it is Facebook groups where people of similar interests can interact from around the world.
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