Curated by Tatia Tsertsvadze, Protest Posters: Bare Voice is a collaborative project featuring 14 photographers, examining the enduring impact of protest imagery. Developed within the framework of the larger project Rivers Meet at the Sea, this initiative highlights the role of visual statements in movements for social and political change.
Protest posters have long been a powerful tool in movements for social and political change. They serve as visual statements that convey messages of resistance, solidarity, and hope. Striking images capture attention and evoke emotions, making the message hard to ignore, there are slogans that are easy to remember and repeat. handmade and professionally printed posters have their unique strengths. Some posters become iconic, symbolizing entire movements and continuing to inspire future generations. Protest posters are more than just paper and ink; they are powerful tools that communicate, inspire, and mobilize. Whether through bold graphics, compelling messages, or their ability to unite and empower communities, protest posters continue to play a crucial role in driving change and making voices heard. It represents raw, unfiltered expressions of people’s voices, what they really have to say.
Editor and disigner Lela Azniashvili
Thank you to the photographers:
Bela Vekua
Beka Javakhishvili
Giorgi Gamgebeli
Giorgi Kolbaia
Guranda Benidze
Irakli Gogodze
Lika Baindurashvili
Luka Nachkebia
Mariam Gujabidze
Nika Eliava
Salome Bukia
Tbel Abuseridze
Tika Gogitidze
Tinatin Tsurkava