# Politically Charged Exhibitions London's Design Museum Displays Powerful Political Illustrations By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/political-illustration References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/21/design-museum-hope-to-nope-exhibition-political-graphic-design/) & [designmuseum.org](https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/hope-to-nope-graphics-and-politics-2008-18) The last decade has been extremely charged with social, political and economic movements -- from Brexit and the election of Donald Trump to the Charlie Hebdo attacks and digital media anxiety, the [London Design Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters) launches a collection of relevant political illustrations from the last decade. Dubbed 'Hope to Nope,' the exhibition is an amalgam of the most iconic, radical and thought-provoking posters and banners. The exhibition of political illustrations and slogans are meant to highlight the "role of graphic design and technology in influencing opinion, arousing debate and encouraging activism." The Design Museum will feature famous art pieces like Shepard Fairey's iconic Barack Obama 'Hope' poster, among other political illustrations that emphasize other pressing political moments. Photo Credits: Charles Albert Sholl, Scott Wong, Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Political Activism Through Art:** The trend of using graphic design and technology to convey political messages and encourage activism has the potential to disrupt traditional political campaigning strategies. - **Museum Exhibitions as Platforms for Social Commentary:** The trend of museums showcasing politically focused art exhibitions demonstrates the power and influence of art as a medium for social commentary and discourse. - **Art as a Reflection of Political History:** The trend of collecting political illustrations and slogans as part of museum exhibitions can provide insight into the political history and cultural values of a particular era. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry has an opportunity to utilize its creative expertise to influence and engage with political issues through images and slogans. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Museums and exhibitions have the opportunity to become platforms for social and political commentary, and can leverage their collections to raise awareness and encourage activism on important issues. - **Political Campaigning and Activism:** Politicians and activists can use the messaging and branding tactics found in political art and design to inspire engagement and mobilize supporters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Design Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-burger.md) - [Politically Artful Textile Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unravel-the-power-and-politics-of-textiles-in-art.md) - [Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-exhibition.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at.md) - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [Emerging Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-cleaning-exhibition.md)