The 'Peace for Paris' sign makes use of the circular peace symbol that most associate with the 1960's, which is more than 50 years old and began life as a sign of protest used by British anti-nuclear campaigners. French graphic designer Jean Jullien has adapted the symbol, incorporating the Eiffel Tower, in response to the terror attacks in Paris.
Peace for Paris pic.twitter.com/ryf6XB2d80
— jean jullien (@jean_jullien) 13 ноября 2015
Since he posted the image to Twitter in the aftermath of the attack, it has been shared more than 39,000 times.
The symbol has received more than 1.1 million likes on Instagram.
The peace sign on which the 'Peace for Paris' symbol is based was first conceived in 1958 by British graphic artist Gerald Holtom as an emblem for nuclear disarmament, to boost anti-nuclear campaigners' demonstrations in London. Since then, the 'Ban the Bomb' symbol has become an international sign for peace.
So tonight we are stunned. Again. Shaken but still standing. Tall and proud. Always. #parisattacks #jesuisparis pic.twitter.com/yRPAsrzFql
— Jean-Christophe (@jclanoe) 13 ноября 2015
The symbol is one of many that have been shared by users on social networks to send their condolences and express solidarity with Parisians after Friday's attacks. Slogans include "Pray for Paris" and "Je Suis Paris".
