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This episode examines the history and future of cultural and linguistic activism through graphic design.
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Incomplet Design History
Amanda Horton · Arts & Books · English
The nature of history is that it is never “complete”, new information is gained every day that changes our understanding an interpretations of history. The mission of Incomplete Design History is to explore areas of graphic design history that are overlooked or ignored; to expand our knowledge in th
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