Poster - Emma Goldman - I Want Freedom

Emma Goldman - I Want Freedom.

Emma Goldman was an anarchist activist and writer. She campaigned around radical trade unions and against conscription. She travelled widely, including to Russia during the Civil War following the Bolshevik Revolution and to Spain during the Civil War and wrote about her experiences, notably her "disillusionment in Russia".

Anarchist ideas evolved over centuries, with elements traceable to the European Enlightenment, the English Revolution, and the French Revolution. In the 19th century, anarchism significantly influenced early trade unions and workers' organizations. Anarchists played a key role in the development of the International Workingmen’s Association (known as the First International). However, they clashed with Marx and his followers over the question of capturing state power and were eventually expelled. The history of the International and its successor organizations became closely tied to the development of Marx’s vision of communism and the concept of the dictatorship of the proletariat. During this period anarchism became associated with the concept of “propaganda by deed” – taking actions that were intended to inspire others to take actions; and “mutual aid” – a belief that progress is best achieved through working together rather than competition.

Towards the end of the 19th century and into the first half of the 20th century, anarchists developed mass movements across the globe, particularly in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. In these regions, revolutionary trade unionism—or anarcho-syndicalism—took hold, emphasizing direct action to achieve goals rather than parliamentary representation. Modern anarchism is more fragmented, but most anarchists still share a common opposition to capitalism and the state.

This is a poster designed by the Radical Poster Collective. The size is A3 (approx. 11.7" x 16.5"). Printed on good quality 170gm poster paper.

Printed by the Radical Poster Collective, UK

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