For the uninitiated, Emory Douglas was an active member of the Black Panther Party, responsible for the design of the movement as ‘Revolutionary Artist’, then Minister of Culture. And his work is currently being celebrated with an exhibition at Manchester’s Urbis – Emory Douglas and The Art of Revolution.

The exhibition highlights Douglas’ work for the party, including posters, cartoons and campaign pamphlets – and if you head down to the Urbis store, you can pick up prints of the man’s work, along with some rather cool Black Panther t-shirts and tote bags (sadly not available to buy online). More information on the Urbis exhibition can be found here.

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DIY store B&Q wouldn’t be the first place I’d book for art and it is probably a bit of a stretch to refer to the prints they sell as art. But if you want something inexpensive to adorn your walls, the “Retro Balls” Canvas has a certain charm.

Measuring 60cm by 60cm, the black & white print has been reproduced on canvas. The women in the picture look as if they are from the 1950s and the slogan on their t-shirt reads “St Petersburg Charm School”.

It costs just under £20 and can be bought in store. Visit the B&Q website to take a closer look and for details of your nearest store.