The Tolerance Poster Project by Mirko Ilić is a global poster exhibition that uses graphic design to promote tolerance, empathy, and social inclusion. Participating designers are invited to create posters featuring the word tolerance in their native language, with the works displayed in public spaces to encourage dialogue on prejudice and shared human values.
Title: Mediterranean Ghosts (Ukubekezela)
Size: 36cm x 53cm
Year: 2025
This poster is a social commentary on the African immigrant crisis in Europe, commemorating the lives lost at sea by those fleeing hardship in search of hope. It further examines the systemic discrimination and social exclusion encountered by those who reach their destinations, underscoring the broader human and ethical implications of contemporary migration.
Lumine Art Fair, Tokyo - Japan (2025) * Images courtesy of The Tolerance Poster Project