August Spies
Anarchist, upholsterer, radical labor activist, newspaper editor
1855 - 1887
One of the Chicago Anarchists murdered by the state after the Haymarket Riot of 1887.
Digital Illustration
1 May was the international recognition of “May Day”, which got me looking and reading further into the characters and contexts involved with and surrounding the Haymarket Affair in Chicago, USA, in 1887. This might be the start of a fun personal project, who knows.
Podcast recommendation: “Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff” by Margaret Killjoy (the first two episodes specifically).
1855 - 1887
One of the Chicago Anarchists murdered by the state after the Haymarket Riot of 1887.
Digital Illustration
1 May was the international recognition of “May Day”, which got me looking and reading further into the characters and contexts involved with and surrounding the Haymarket Affair in Chicago, USA, in 1887. This might be the start of a fun personal project, who knows.
Podcast recommendation: “Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff” by Margaret Killjoy (the first two episodes specifically).
