Poster advertising the concert held at Wembley Stadium on 11 June 1988 as part of the AAM’s ‘Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70’ campaign. The concert was attended by a capacity audience of 92,000 and broadcast to ove 60 countries with a potential audience of a billion people. Oliver Tambo was the guest of honour and Stevie Wonder, Whitney and Sting were among the performers.
One of a set of five posters specially commissioned from leading graphic artists for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 11 June 1988. This poster was designed by Keith Haring. The posters were featured on the stage set.
One of a set of five posters specially commissioned from leading graphic artists for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 11 June 1988. This poster was designed by Mozambican artist Malangatana Ngwenya. The posters were featured on the stage set.
One of a set of five posters specially commissioned from leading graphic artists for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 11 June 1988. This poster was designed by Ralph Steadman. The posters were featured on the stage set.
One of a set of five posters specially commissioned from leading graphic artists for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 11 June 1988. This poster was designed by Sue Coe. The posters were featured on the stage set.
One of a set of five posters specially commissioned from leading graphic artists for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert held at Wembley Stadium on 11 June 1988. This poster reproduced a woodcut by the Namibian artist John Muafangejo, who died in 1987. The posters were featured on the stage set.
Poster calling for the release of Nelson Mandela and all South African and Namibian political prisoners.
Poster produced for the 1988 ‘Nelson Mandela: Freedom at 70’ campaign.
