Collection: 1998 GB Mint Stamp Wall Art - Carnival
What is the meaning of the Notting Hill Carnival
From its inception in 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean Carnival event that has taken place on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The focus of resistance against racial harassment through the assertion of Caribbean culture, and its organisation grew organically out of the black community.
It is led by members of the British Caribbean community, and attracts around two million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in British African Caribbean and British Indo-Caribbean culture.
Carnival traditionally commences on the Saturday with Panorama, a competition between steelpan bands. Sunday is designated family and children's day, with a shorter parade route for young people. The main adult parade takes place on Monday. Notting Hill Carnival represents the "five disciplines of carnival": masquerade, calypso, soca, steelpan, and sound systems.
1998 GB Mint Stamp Wall Art - Carnival
The 1998 GB Mint Stamp Wall Artworks is one of a select number of special focus artwork projects by Tino. Using the original 1998 GB Mint postage stamp issue Carnival, Notting Hill Carnival. The Artworks are created using a fresh Mint GB 1998 postage stamp for each Artwork print and includes a Mint GB 1998 Carnival postage stamp within the artwork, making the prints unique and individual for private study and critique by the discerning collector.
The are four Carnival costumes to choose from:
Carnival 20 – Woman in Yellow Feathered Costume
Carnival 26 – Woman in Blue Costume and Headdress
Carnival 43 – Group of Children in White and Gold Robes
Carnival 63 – Child in ‘Tree’ Costume
Each print is created from the actual Mint stamp chosen by the client and hand finished to the highest of fine art standards and singed by the artist making each wall art, a unique hand crafted piece of artwork for enthusiasts and collectors to admire.
Other Artistic Representations of The Notting Hill Carnival:
Several artists have significantly contributed to the cultural impact of the Notting Hill Carnival. Leslie Palmer, a director of the carnival from 1973 to 1975, is credited with helping to transform it from a local event into a nationally recognized one. He encouraged the use of traditional masquerade costumes, a practice that has deep roots in Caribbean culture. Alvaro Barrington is another notable figure, known for bringing his art to the streets, including painting carnival trucks. Additionally, Clary Salandy of Mahogany Carnival is recognized for her work in developing sculptural costumes for the carnival. Other artists like Errol Lloyd, who captures carnival scenes in his paintings, and Lincoln Rahamut, a costume designer, have also left their mark on the event.