![The black-and-white photograph captures a group of individuals participating in what appears to be an anti-government protest. Several people are holding up homemade signs with messages such as "Born just to kill? Finesheet," indicating critical or satirical commentary on the Vietnam War and related societal issues like economic reform, welfare rights, education funding during financial crises, and prison industrial complex expansion.
The expressions of those in the photo range from serious contemplation to smiling engagement. The individuals are dressed casually with jackets, sweaters, and casual shirts indicative of a grassroots or spontaneous gathering rather than an organized event by a specific political party or group. Some faces are partially obscured due to angle and perspective within the crowd's depth.
The setting seems to be indoors under artificial lighting as evidenced by shadows cast on the subjects' bodies and the surrounding architecture not clearly visible, suggesting this might have been taken in a warehouse or large industrial space repurposed for protest activities at that time. The overall composition of the image conveys a sense of activism and collective political expression during a period marked by significant social upheaval related to war involvement and domestic policy challenges.
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The expressions of those in the photo range from serious contemplation to smiling engagement. The individuals are dressed casually with jackets, sweaters, and casual shirts indicative of a grassroots or spontaneous gathering rather than an organized event by a specific political party or group. Some faces are partially obscured due to angle and perspective within the crowd's depth.
The setting seems to be indoors under artificial lighting as evidenced by shadows cast on the subjects' bodies and the surrounding architecture not clearly visible, suggesting this might have been taken in a warehouse or large industrial space repurposed for protest activities at that time. The overall composition of the image conveys a sense of activism and collective political expression during a period marked by significant social upheaval related to war involvement and domestic policy challenges.
This photograph is associated with Anti-Government Protest, which could be linked to specific historical period [...]")
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National mobilisation against Vietnam war demonstration
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Anti Vietnam war demonstration
Violent and unsettling imagery from American sources was increasingly incorporated into anti-Vietnam War protest material in New Zealand in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In this photograph by Ans Westra, a young man holds a placard featuring the famous 1967 photograph of United States Marine Corporal Michael Wynn, whose helmet reads 'Make War Not Love' - an inversion of the counterculture's slogan. His image was used to promote the 1968 anti-Vietnam War documentary In the Year of the Pig, which screened in New Zealand in 1971.
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![The photograph depicts a group of young people, presumably protesters or demonstrators, holding various signs and banners with anti-war messages. The central figure is sitting on the ground, surrounded by others who are standing behind him. He holds up two large posters: one shows an image of United States Marine Corporal Michael Wynn from 1967, whose helmet reads 'Make War Not Love,' which was used in a documentary and became associated with anti-war sentiment during that time period. The other poster is not fully visible but appears to have similar war-related imagery.
The people are casually dressed, suggesting an informal gathering or protest event rather than organized political activity. Some of the individuals wear glasses, while others display tattoos on their arms. Their expressions range from contemplative and focused to slightly smiling, indicating a mix of determination and camaraderie among them.
In the background, additional protesters can be seen with more signs and banners bearing slogans against the Vietnam War, such as "OIN THE ARMY," "THIS IS AN UNJUST WAR" (with an image of a soldier), and another that states "MAKE WAR NOT LOVE." The setting appears to be outdoors at night or in dimly lit conditions. Overall, this photograph captures the spirit of opposition to American involvement in Vietnam during the 1960s-70s through visual symbols and collective action among young people.
The caption mentions [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/639/708/127/537/519/original/504b32b180364c73.jpeg "The photograph depicts a group of young people, presumably protesters or demonstrators, holding various signs and banners with anti-war messages. The central figure is sitting on the ground, surrounded by others who are standing behind him. He holds up two large posters: one shows an image of United States Marine Corporal Michael Wynn from 1967, whose helmet reads 'Make War Not Love,' which was used in a documentary and became associated with anti-war sentiment during that time period. The other poster is not fully visible but appears to have similar war-related imagery.
The people are casually dressed, suggesting an informal gathering or protest event rather than organized political activity. Some of the individuals wear glasses, while others display tattoos on their arms. Their expressions range from contemplative and focused to slightly smiling, indicating a mix of determination and camaraderie among them.
In the background, additional protesters can be seen with more signs and banners bearing slogans against the Vietnam War, such as \"OIN THE ARMY,\" \"THIS IS AN UNJUST WAR\" (with an image of a soldier), and another that states \"MAKE WAR NOT LOVE.\" The setting appears to be outdoors at night or in dimly lit conditions. Overall, this photograph captures the spirit of opposition to American involvement in Vietnam during the 1960s-70s through visual symbols and collective action among young people.
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Demonstrations - Anti Vietnam protest march, Wellington. From the series: Notes on the country I live in
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Demonstration
A demonstration in Wellington protesting against the Vietnam War. The copyright of this image continues to be held by the estate of Ans Westra. Please forward all requests for copies, permission use and reproduction to Ans Westra's agent, {Suite} gallery by emailing westra@suite.co.nz or phone +64 4 976 7663 during normal bu...
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Demonstration
A demonstration in Wellington protesting against the Vietnam War with participiation from former servicemen. The copyright of this image continues to be held by the estate of Ans Westra. Please forward all requests for copies, permission use and reproduction to Ans Westra's agent, {Suite} gallery by emailing westra@suite.co....
#Wellington #theVietnamWar #AnsWestra #AnsWestras #Vietnam #first
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Demonstration
A demonstration in Wellington protesting against the Vietnam War. The copyright of this image continues to be held by the estate of Ans Westra. Please forward all requests for copies, permission use and reproduction to Ans Westra's agent, {Suite} gallery by emailing westra@suite.co.nz or phone +64 4 976 7663 during normal bu...
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Demonstration
A demonstration in Wellington protesting against the Vietnam War. The copyright of this image continues to be held by the estate of Ans Westra. Please forward all requests for copies, permission use and reproduction to Ans Westra's agent, {Suite} gallery by emailing westra@suite.co.nz or phone +64 4 976 7663 during normal bu...
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Vietnamdemonstratie in Amsterdam, Ed van der Elsken, 1967
#Amsterdam #EdvanderElsken #Vietnamdemonstratie #theVietnamWar #EdvanderElskens #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken
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