National Liberation of Portuguese Colonies
The Carnation Revolution toppled the fascist Estado Novo regime in Portugal. The anti-fascist struggle in Portugal was powered by the national liberation movements in the Portuguese colonies, including Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Principe, and Angola. This historical period is a stark reminder that it is anti-imperialist victories in the periphery that create conditions for revolution in the core. Going in chronological order, we explore these movements through the art and culture they produced, including paintings, posters, murals, poems, and songs. Culture is not just a byproduct of struggle, but an indispensable tool for the struggle itself.
The Carnation Revolution toppled the fascist Estado Novo regime in Portugal. The anti-fascist struggle in Portugal was powered by the national liberation movements in the Portuguese colonies, including Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Principe, and Angola. This historical period is a stark reminder that it is anti-imperialist victories in the periphery that create conditions for revolution in the core. Going in chronological order, we explore these movements through the art and culture they produced, including paintings, posters, murals, poems, and songs. Culture is not just a byproduct of struggle, but an indispensable tool for the struggle itself.