City Reliquary Members are invited to a tour of "We Tried to Warn You! Environmental Crisis Posters, 1970–2020" at Poster House led by exhibiton curator Tim Medland.

Not a member yet? Join at https://withfriends.co/cityreliquary/join and then email info@cityreliquary.org for the tour registration link.

Poster House is located at 119 W. 23rd St between 6th and 7th Avenues.

This show charts a global history of environmental activism through posters, ranging in style from whimsical to apocalyptic. Works on display include designs by Milton Glaser, Peter Max, and Robert Rauschenberg.

Almost all of the environmental issues showcased in these posters remain or have worsened. Nevertheless, these images have shaped public debates on environmental issues, drawing attention to distinct and particular concerns.

More details about the show may be found at https://posterhouse.org/exhibition/we-tried-to-warn-you-environmental-crisis-posters-1970-2020/

Tim Medland is an independent curator who focuses on the history of visual and material culture. He holds an MA in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester, with a concentration in socially engaged practice. His research interests include environmental activism and sustainability, and the histories of transport, propaganda, colonialism, and migration.