Pyramid of Capitalism - Vintage Shao Mi each creature differentiated by hue

each creature differentiated by hue and marking

translates botanical form into pure ornamental principle

each branch placed with intent

creating a tension between ornament and boldness that gives the piece its particular character

Pyramid of Capitalism - Vintage Shao Mi each creature differentiated by hueFirst circulated as a radical labour broadside in the early 20th century, the Pyramid of Capitalism is one of the most enduring works of political graphic design. Its layered structure from the crowned few at the top to the toiling masses at the base delivers its critique through visual hierarchy alone. The vintage typography and flat, hand printed aesthetic root it firmly in the agitprop tradition, where clarity of message was as important as clarity