Description: Without a doubt, this original Olympic vintage poster has a big influence of Keith Haring (see last picture to compare it). 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad and commonly known as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994, the International Olympic Committee decided to hold the Summer and Winter Olympics in alternating even-numbered years. 1992 was the last year in which both the Summer and Winter Olympics were staged.The 1992 Summer Games were the first since the end of the Cold War, and the first unaffected by boycotts since the 1972 Summer Games. 1992 was also the first year South Africa was re-invited to the Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee, after a 32-year ban from participating in international sport. Graphic designer: Pilar Villuendas/Josep Ramon Gómez Sponsor: Telefonica which is O2 in the UK. Size: 50x70cm. Edited in 1990 by COOB'92. Material: coated paper. Languages: Catalan, Spanish ,French and English. Condition: very good. About me: My name is Ruben Rocha, and I'm a collector of original vintage posters. Art has been a fundamental part of my life from a very young age. In fact, my first taste of art selling began at the age of 10, when I lived across the street from a fine arts school, a place where creativity flourished and works of art were born daily. However, what really captured my attention were the leftovers discarded by the students... Sifting through the rubbish outside the fine arts school (that still exists and is called "Escola De Artes Pablo Picasso" in A Coruna, Spain) was very exciting, and every time I found a sculpture, painting or any kind of work that I considered interesting, I felt a kind of euphoria. After collecting a sufficient amount of "treasures", I decided to set up a small stand on the street, where I sold my finds to my neighbours. The excitement of selling something I had rescued was indescribable. Unfortunately for me, my transactions did not always end as I expected, and every time my mother noticed me selling my wares, she would drag me by the ears and force me to pay back my neighbours, which, in hindsight, was my first lesson in ethics and responsibility as well. As the years went by, my relationship with art evolved. I moved to London, a place full of culture, history, and of course, art. There, my love for buying original vintage posters was awakened. I began collecting posters from all over the world, but developed a special interest in those that came from the USSR and my home country of Spain. The visual narrative of these posters, their vibrant colours, and their ability to tell stories captivated me. Buying and selling art became a way of life for me, a way to connect with history and human emotions. Each poster I bought was not just a decorative piece, but a fragment of an era, a representation of a cultural context that I wanted to preserve and share. And in this way, my experience in the art world has become a journey full of discoveries, learnings and nostalgic moments, from my childhood days to my adult life in one of the most artistic cities in the world. My journey in selling art has been unexpected and enriching, and has taught me that each work has a value beyond its price; it represents a moment, a story and, most importantly, a connection to the past.
Price: 75 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-01-27T12:13:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.19 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Sport: Summer Olympics
Type: poster
Event: Barcelona 1992
Period: 1990s
Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
Modified Item: No
