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.

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	City (London, England) Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 256 - 267
Main Author:	Wasielewski, Amanda
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Routledge 04.03.2019
Subjects:	Amsterdam graffiti memes signs social movements squatting
ISSN:	1360-4813, 1470-3629
Online Access:	Get full text
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