Start: October 30, 2026 10 a.m.
End: October 30, 2026 4 p.m.
Location: Art and Journalism Building
Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context is an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context.
Each designer was invited to define, visualize, and communicate their understanding of peace through the medium of the poster. The result is a curated collection of twenty works that present diverse interpretations including spirituality, harmony, cultural heritage, social justice, equity, and collective responsibility.
Posters have long been a powerful medium in the public sphere. They communicate urgency, provoke thought, and give visual form to social issues. Historically used for political movements, cultural messaging, and public awareness campaigns, posters function as direct visual statements that connect designers with broad audiences.
In this exhibition, each poster acts as a personal reflection from the designer to the viewer. Some works are direct and activist in tone, while others approach the idea of peace through symbolism, cultural narratives, or philosophical reflection.
Amid global uncertainty and conflict, Posters for Peace creates a space for reflection, dialogue, and cross-cultural understanding. The exhibition highlights the role of designers as cultural communicators and reminds audiences that peace is not passive. It is an active, collective process shaped through empathy, cooperation, and mutual respect.