Octopus Propaganda

This Web site by Michelle Farran focuses on the representation of octopuses in propaganda and pop culture. It includes a picture gallery from the pre-1860s to the present.

[Vulgar Army is about t]he representation of the Octopus in propaganda and political cartoons, and influence on, or co-option of, popular culture. The intent behind Vulgar Army is to identify and criticise themes in the use of the octopus as a polemic metaphor, for example, its use as signifying ‘action at a distance’ or in dehumanising a group.

• Vulgar Army: Octoprop to Octopop
• Also check out Michelle’s own personal, tentacular artwork

Tagged as: cartoons, culture, octopus, politics