From rogue sign to squatter symbol Origins of an urban meme

The international symbol for squatting originated in Amsterdam in late 1979. Its origins and particular meaning are less clear. This article investigates several possible influences on the design of the symbol and its significance as an urban meme.

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Vydáno v:City (London, England) Ročník 23; číslo 2; s. 256 - 267
Hlavní autor: Wasielewski, Amanda
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Routledge 04.03.2019
Témata:
Amsterdam
graffiti
memes
signs
social movements
squatting
ISSN:1360-4813, 1470-3629
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Shrnutí:The international symbol for squatting originated in Amsterdam in late 1979. Its origins and particular meaning are less clear. This article investigates several possible influences on the design of the symbol and its significance as an urban meme.
ISSN:1360-4813
1470-3629
DOI:10.1080/13604813.2019.1615772