Peter Kennard | STOP

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Uncompromising, brutal and hard-hitting – but also very beautiful. It’s beautiful because it wants to keep us alive. It’s a wake-up call.
Jarvis Cocker

A harrowing x-ray of the shadow side of the world that perfectly captures the brutal asymmetries of our age.
Naomi Klein

A vital message of resistance against violence and war... Spans cultural, political and geographic divides with an enduring urgency.
Ben Harman, Senior Curator of Photography, National Galleries of Scotland

Unpublished and unseen since first conceived in the political upheaval of 1968, STOP marks Peter Kennard’s turn from painting to photomontage in response to the Vietnam War and the global struggles that followed. Seeking a more direct visual language, he began layering press images with scratches, marks and fragments, breaking down photographic realism into a stark narrative of power and resistance.

Entirely visual, the book asks to be read rather than simply viewed. Across its pages, war is seen not an isolated event but a system — organised, repeated and normalised.

Peter Kennard is one of Britain’s leading political artists. For over five decades his work has shaped the visual culture of protest, addressing war, nuclear weapons and state violence. His work is held in major collections throughout the world.

Thread-sewn, OTA binding, with flaps
Cover: Munken Pure 240 gsm
Text: Munken Arctic Matt 135 gsm

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Peter Kennard | STOP

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Peter Kennard: STOP

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Peter Kennard (b. 1949) is one of Britain’s most influential political artists and a pioneer of contemporary photomontage. Since the late 1960s his work has shaped the visual culture of protest, addressing war, nuclear weapons, state violence and corporate power. His images have circulated widely beyond the gallery - in newspapers, posters and campaigns - and are held in major public collections including Tate. A long-time Professor of Political Art at the Royal College of Art, Kennard has consistently sought new visual languages capable of confronting power. He has described STOP as his best work - the most sustained and concentrated expression of his political and artistic commitment.

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Peter Kennard has been producing his politically radical photomontages for 50 years. We need people who keep their focus despite the changing cultural and political landscape. The message is consistent – the message is clear – the message is true. The message is uncompromising, brutal and hard-hitting – but also very beautiful. It’s beautiful because it wants to keep us alive. It’s a jolt of electricity. A shot in the arm. A kick up the backside. You know what? It’s a wake-up call.
Jarvis Cocker

Peter Kennard’s work is a harrowing x-ray of the shadow side of the world that perfectly captures the brutal asymmetries of our age: heavy weaponry trained on broken people, all-seeing technologies and disappearing identities, perpetually exhaling industry and an asphyxiating planet.
Naomi Klein

Peter Kennard’s images communicate a vital message of resistance against violence and war. These previously unseen, early images mark the beginning of his iconic art of photomontage which spans cultural, political and geographic divides with an enduring urgency.
Ben Harman, Senior Curator of Photography, National Galleries of Scotland

Peter Kennard is a no-nonsense political artist who proves again and again that the frightening image is just as mighty as the sword.
Waldemar Januszczak

Peter Kennard's art became a political weapon from 1968 onwards. He became the John Heartfield of our generation and his pens and paintbrushes are still firing.
Tariq Ali

Searing stark images of war and repression, by one of the world's great masters of political art. STOP reminds us why it is so important, and necessary, to defend peace and human rights.
Peter Tatchell, human rights campaigner

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Pages: 164
Illustrations: 160 monochrome images
Size: 210 x 140 mm 
Date: 2026
Editions: £28 [paperback] | £18 [eBook]
ISBN: 978-1-912528-66-0 [paperback]

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Description

Both paperback and eBook editions are available to pre-order and will ship on 1 April

Uncompromising, brutal and hard-hitting – but also very beautiful. It’s beautiful because it wants to keep us alive. It’s a wake-up call.
Jarvis Cocker

A harrowing x-ray of the shadow side of the world that perfectly captures the brutal asymmetries of our age.
Naomi Klein

A vital message of resistance against violence and war... Spans cultural, political and geographic divides with an enduring urgency.
Ben Harman, Senior Curator of Photography, National Galleries of Scotland

Unpublished and unseen since first conceived in the political upheaval of 1968, STOP marks Peter Kennard’s turn from painting to photomontage in response to the Vietnam War and the global struggles that followed. Seeking a more direct visual language, he began layering press images with scratches, marks and fragments, breaking down photographic realism into a stark narrative of power and resistance.

Entirely visual, the book asks to be read rather than simply viewed. Across its pages, war is seen not an isolated event but a system — organised, repeated and normalised.

Peter Kennard is one of Britain’s leading political artists. For over five decades his work has shaped the visual culture of protest, addressing war, nuclear weapons and state violence. His work is held in major collections throughout the world.

Thread-sewn, OTA binding, with flaps
Cover: Munken Pure 240 gsm
Text: Munken Arctic Matt 135 gsm

Contents list

Images

Peter Kennard: STOP

Afterword

Artist

Peter Kennard (b. 1949) is one of Britain’s most influential political artists and a pioneer of contemporary photomontage. Since the late 1960s his work has shaped the visual culture of protest, addressing war, nuclear weapons, state violence and corporate power. His images have circulated widely beyond the gallery - in newspapers, posters and campaigns - and are held in major public collections including Tate. A long-time Professor of Political Art at the Royal College of Art, Kennard has consistently sought new visual languages capable of confronting power. He has described STOP as his best work - the most sustained and concentrated expression of his political and artistic commitment.

Reviews

Peter Kennard has been producing his politically radical photomontages for 50 years. We need people who keep their focus despite the changing cultural and political landscape. The message is consistent – the message is clear – the message is true. The message is uncompromising, brutal and hard-hitting – but also very beautiful. It’s beautiful because it wants to keep us alive. It’s a jolt of electricity. A shot in the arm. A kick up the backside. You know what? It’s a wake-up call.
Jarvis Cocker

Peter Kennard’s work is a harrowing x-ray of the shadow side of the world that perfectly captures the brutal asymmetries of our age: heavy weaponry trained on broken people, all-seeing technologies and disappearing identities, perpetually exhaling industry and an asphyxiating planet.
Naomi Klein

Peter Kennard’s images communicate a vital message of resistance against violence and war. These previously unseen, early images mark the beginning of his iconic art of photomontage which spans cultural, political and geographic divides with an enduring urgency.
Ben Harman, Senior Curator of Photography, National Galleries of Scotland

Peter Kennard is a no-nonsense political artist who proves again and again that the frightening image is just as mighty as the sword.
Waldemar Januszczak

Peter Kennard's art became a political weapon from 1968 onwards. He became the John Heartfield of our generation and his pens and paintbrushes are still firing.
Tariq Ali

Searing stark images of war and repression, by one of the world's great masters of political art. STOP reminds us why it is so important, and necessary, to defend peace and human rights.
Peter Tatchell, human rights campaigner

Data

Pages: 164
Illustrations: 160 monochrome images
Size: 210 x 140 mm 
Date: 2026
Editions: £28 [paperback] | £18 [eBook]
ISBN: 978-1-912528-66-0 [paperback]

Shipping Information

Photography Collection
We charge just £5 for worldwide shipping on all our printed books.

Digital Editions
Digital items are sent immediately and automatically via email with a link to download your purchase.

International Orders
Printed books and t-shirts which are shipped internationally may incur import duty or taxes, which are levied once the goods reach their destination. These vary by country and are payable by the receiver; eBooks are exempt.

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