RICHARD HAMILTON Interiors, 1981

This poster, titled Interiors, was created by Richard Hamilton to advertise his exhibition at Galerie Maeght, held from January 22 to March 6, 1981, at 14 rue de Teheran, Paris, France. The image featured in the poster depicts the inside of a jail cell, reflecting Hamilton’s response to the hunger strike organized by jailed IRA members during the years of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s leadership.

Hamilton, known for his politically charged works, created this piece as a commentary on the conditions faced by the Irish Republican prisoners who protested against the British government’s refusal to recognize them as political prisoners. The hunger strikes of 1981, led by figures like Bobby Sands, garnered widespread attention and deeply affected public discourse. The poster, designed by Hamilton himself, not only promoted his exhibition but also echoed his views on the pressing political and social issues of the era.