The extinction symbol brings to mind other well-known political symbols, like the peace sign and the anarchy symbol, both of which also showcase a design inside a circle.

The V&A also acquired a digital file of the movement’s logo, the Extinction Symbol, initially designed by the East London artist ESP and subsequently assumed by Extinction Rebellion.

Extinction Rebellion’s logo was originally designed by the street artist ESP in 2011. The symbol was adopted (with permission) by the movement, which also goes by the shorthand XR, in 2018.