London Socialist Historians Group
Inga Bystram picket line drawing of PCS strikers at the British Library. On strike 3-16th April
5th April
Contact Dr Keith Flett 07803 167266
Picket lines drawings of Inga Bystram are the first draft of history
The London Socialist Historians Group, which organises the socialist history seminar at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London, has praised the picket line drawings of Tottenham based artist Inga Bystram as the first draft of history.
Since the upsurge in class struggle from summer 2022 Inga has visited picket lines of strikers ranging from the RMT & ASLEF to the NEU, UCU and RCN and captured the mood and collective strength of unionised workers fighting for better conditions.
There is now an exhibition of Inga’s picket line drawings at the Cock Tavern, 23 Phoenix Rd NW1 1HB near Euston Station in central London. The drawings can be viewed between 9.30am and 11.30pm.
LSHG Convenor Dr Keith Flett said, of course we are used to seeing photos of picket lines, but Inga Bystram’s drawings capture the mood and feel of a picket in different ways. They are the first drawings and drafts of history!
For more details on the drawings and the artist please contact Dr Keith Flett as above
Leave a Reply