Back to the Future: 1980's British Culture

Moodboard depicting 'official' vs 'unofficial' culture in 1980's Britain.
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In 1980's Britain, cultural output such as films, TV, and art & design falls into two categories: official and unofficial. Official culture was commercially conscious, widely popular, and reflected the mainstream values and norms of the time. On the other hand, unofficial culture was a rebellion against the Thatcherite zeitgeist, was predominantly Northern and centered around the working class, and presented a counter myth of England that was sexy, violent and articulate.