Poster for the Detroit Climate Strike, "Fossil Fuel Money - Or Our Lives," September 20, 2019

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Artifact Overview

In 2019, people around the world participated in the Global Climate Strike. Artist Ellen Rutt used recycled materials to create posters for the Detroit event. These posters call attention to the world's dependence on fossil fuels and the urgent threat of climate change. They also advocate for a Green New Deal -- policy that addresses climate change while providing economic and social opportunity.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

September 2019

Subject Date

20 September 2019

Creators

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.134.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Paint (Coating)

Technique

Stenciling

Color

Black (Color)
Green
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 23.75 in
Width: 15.75 in

Poster for the Detroit Climate Strike, "Fossil Fuel Money - Or Our Lives," September 20, 2019