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Triumph ≠ Trump: A typographic mural by Craig Black highlights America's new political era

During a recent Pissed Modernism exhibition at The Patriothall Gallery in Edinburgh, designer Craig Black was commissioned to create a typographic mural entitled Triumph ≠ Trump.

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Two people stand before Craig Black's typographic mural reading "Triumph ≠ Trump" in red and white letters, with dramatic window shadows cast across the gallery wall

The iconic artwork was designed to be a focal point of the show – which aimed to make art and politics accessible to everyone, as well as encouraging debate. As Marco Bevilacqua, from Want Some Studio and curator of Pissed Modernism, explains: "The typographic element created a strong and relatable image that allowed people to instantly understand the event and its aim as a whole; gaining instant appreciation from everyone.

"Within the exhibition the piece also stood out metaphorically to me and the visitors, reflecting the preoccupation of political debates with the ongoings in America. As the piece was so visually striking, it also mirrored the overbearing nature and domination of the Trump administration within the current political landscape and discussions in the UK."

All photography by Nicola Roberts

A pair of black lace-up boots standing on a white desk in a bright studio space
Craig Black paints part of his typographic mural Triumph ≠ Trump on a gallery wall with a brush
Designer Craig Black paints red typographic letterforms on a white wall as part of his Triumph ≠ Trump mural installation
Sunlit styling arrangement with candles, cosmetic products and sketches on white bedding and wall
Designer Craig Black paints red and grey typography onto a white wall as part of his Triumph ≠ Trump mural installation
Artist painting red and black geometric letterforms on a white wall as part of the Triumph ≠ Trump typographic mural installation
Craig Black applies typographic lettering to a blue wall as part of his Triumph ≠ Trump mural installation at The Patriothall Gallery in Edinburgh
Artist on a ladder working on the "Triumph ≠ Trump" typographic mural with red, white and blue striped lettering on a gallery wall
Craig Black painting his Triumph ≠ Trump typographic mural at Patriothall Gallery in Edinburgh, with red, white and blue letters visible on the wall
Craig Black's typographic mural "Triumph ≠ Trump" features bold letters filled with the American flag pattern against a neutral background
Blue and red neon lettering spelling "Triumph" mounted on a white gallery wall, illuminated by spotlights in a minimalist exhibition space
Craig Black's typographic mural Triumph ≠ Trump featuring bold 3D letters filled with stars and stripes pattern against a neutral background
Neon blue and red typographic mural reading "TRIUMPH" on a gallery wall, part of Craig Black's "Triumph ≠ Trump" installation at The Patriothall Gallery in Edinburgh
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