Djarek Revolution in Indonesia
This poster, titled "DJAREK Revolution in Indonesia (1961)", depicts fighters in military attire alongside a farmer and a woman in traditional dress, armed and united under a waving flag, symbolizing Indonesia's struggle for independence. "Djarek" references Sukarno's pivotal speech on August 17, 1961, marking the start of the National Monument's construction. Printed by Perjia Djakarta, East Jakarta, it echoes anti-imperialist sentiments, denouncing Indonesia as an imperialist puppet.
Year
c. 1961
Design
N/A
Object Detail
33.0 x 21.3 cm (Paper)
Type
Posters
Collection
National Museum of Singapore
Source