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How important was postage stamp propaganda in the establishment of Soviet Russia?

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Since the introduction of the Penny Black in 1840, the postage stamp has been used as a prominent canvas for pushing political and cultural agendas. Stamps have frequently been adorned with the faces of monarchs and other political leaders. Other common subjects include cultural landmarks, key historic figures of the nation, and nationalistic imagery. In this essay, I will investigate the role of Russia’s stamps in the establishment of the Soviet Union and communist political and social ideals.

The Heygate Estate

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Heygate estate

This piece was my way of representing the Heygate Estate - an almost completely abandoned estate around Elephant & Castle. Combined with this piece was a collection of graffiti ‘tags’, a collection of objects I found on the estate, and a soundtrack I wrote inspired by the area.