John F. Kennedy Campaign Bumper Sticker – Signed by Kennedy. From the Estate of Jewish-American Photographer Garry Winogrand.
John Kennedy won a challenging and complex election, securing the Democratic nomination for President on November 8, 1960. In the campaign leading up to his election, he produced concise and effective advertisements that focused on messages of hope for the future, economic improvement, and education reform. Kennedy presented himself as the representative of a “new generation” of American leadership. He reached out to diverse audiences, including African Americans, promising equality and reduced discrimination. The visual propaganda included posters and signs with striking colors, featuring Kennedy’s image and inspiring slogans.
Provenance: Purchased in the 1980s from the estate of Garry Winogrand (1928-1984), a Jewish-American street photographer who captured the human portrait of America from the late 1940s until his death in 1984. Garry was born in the Bronx, New York, to a Jewish family. He roamed the streets of New York, feverishly photographing with his 35mm Leica camera, capturing fascinating and significant scenes. Many of his photographs depict contemporary social issues and the role of media and culture in shaping public attitudes. Photographer and curator John Szarkowski described him as “the central photographer of his generation.”
Dimensions: 46×10 cm. The bumper sticker has never been used. The reverse remains fully intact. Condition: Very Good.
