The postal officials in the U.K., the Royal Mail, always consider the significance of a theme before they print a series of postage stamps. Steve McQueen, one of the U.K.'s most prominent artists, signed on to create the latest in honour of soldiers who fought in Iraq.
In the last decade his work has been shown in galleries world-wide. It was McQueen's own idea to put the face of every dead U.K. soldier on a stamp. McQueen has launched a petition drive via the web and hopes that public support will enable the stamps to be issued once British troops withdraw from Iraq.
What's Driving This Trend
- Soldier Commemoration Stamps
- Honoring soldiers through commemorative stamps can be a unique way to celebrate their contributions, especially during times of conflict.
- Art-inspired Stamp Designs
- Using prominent artists to curate stamp designs can generate interest and attract collectors.
- Crowd-sourced Stamp Campaigns
- Launching stamp campaigns via online petitions can engage communities and gather support for commemorating important events.
Who This Affects Most
- Postal Service
- Postal services can curate stamps for various events and movements to generate revenue and spread awareness.
- Art and Culture
- Partnering with artists to create stamp designs can open up innovative marketing and branding opportunities.
- Crowd-sourcing Platforms
- Online platforms can be used to launch petitions and awareness campaigns, allowing users to leverage collective support for stamp collections and other initiatives.
