[Counterculture] Parody games, three posters

(1) Sociopoly, or how to succeed in Local Government without really trying. London, ca. 1975. Silkscreen print. Detailed game, similar to Game of the Goose, that draws attention, in which the goal is to climb the social ladder. The game draws attention to how those higher on the social ladder are favoured to advance their careers, while the lower classes experience setbacks more often. 44 x 62 cm. (2) Save St. Marys Hospital. London, ca. 1976. Silkscreen print on stiff paper. Snakes and Ladders parody. 63 x 51 cm. (3) Take development land into public ownership now. 1970s. Text printed over Monopoly board. 80 x 50 cm. Two sm. tears. Added: (4) Desirable Residence For Sale. 1970s. Etching on laid paper. 36 x 26 cm. Print drawing attention to forced evictions and gentrification. With the same image printed as silkscreen poster. 51 x 37 cm. -and 1 other.

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