Step into the vibrant world of the 1972 Munich Olympics with this original poster, a stand-out piece from one of the two official series commissioned for the celebrated event. Crafted by the inimitable team of Otto Hesse and design visionary Otl Aicher, this visual marvel ushers you into a reimagined sports spectacle.
This poster is from the innovative "Posterization" series, where the "posterization" technique, developed by Otl Aicher and other photographers, revolutionized Olympic poster art. This method, utilized high-contrast action shots and simplified them into color mosaics.This approach transformed photos into 21 striking posters by manipulating color gradients and edges, each using the Munich Games' official colors and logo to tell a visual narrative of the Olympic experience.
This exceptional poster showcasing the best in Olympic gymnastics, portrayed in a striking blend of 1972's infrared hues, set against a vibrant backdrop. Capturing the energy of the games in a kaleidoscope of colors. What a masterpiece! *Please note that shadow in upper quadrant is due to photography lighting, background color is even throughout.
Condition: Very Good. Age appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear and scattered soft background creasing that will flatten once framed. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
Age appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear and scattered soft background creasing that will flatten once framed. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
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