Cultural Writing. Yate's depictions, characterized by his juxtaposition of archetypal images with subversive political slogans, have made their way into Newsweek, CNN and the New York Times, appearing on the shirts of protestors the world over. In this collection of recent work, Yates perfects semiotic capitulation. "John could make millions designing commercial magazine ads, but instead aims his skills at unmasking and destroying those very mechanisms used to keep society obedient and asleep"-Jello Biafra.