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George Nama (American, 1939–2025) | Original 1969 Signed Screenprint | Edition 16/30 | International Poetry Forum | Carnegie Lecture Hall …
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George Nama (American, 1939–2025) | Original 1969 Signed Screenprint | Edition 16/30 | International Poetry Forum | Carnegie Lecture Hall Pittsburgh | Abstract Mid-Century Modern
An exceptional and rare early work by one of America's most celebrated postwar printmakers. This large-format original screenprint was created by George Allen Nama in 1969 as an event poster for the International Poetry Forum, featuring Turkish poet Fazil Husnu Daglarca with translator Talat Sait Halman, March 20, 1969, Carnegie Lecture Hall, Pittsburgh, PA.
Work Details:
Artist: George Allen Nama (American, 1939–2025)
Medium: Original screenprint/serigraph in colors
Edition: Signed and numbered 16/30 in pencil — only 30 examples made
Date: 1969 (inscribed in pencil)
Size: Approximately 33" x 38.5" — large and commanding
Framed: Presented in a warm bronze-toned metal frame with white mat; glazed and ready to hang
Design: Bold Nama abstract composition — concentric semicircle target in red, blue, yellow over central axis; flanked by expressive black splattered/marbled texture panels; strong primary color palette
Why George Nama?
Nama's work is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Morgan Library, Boston Athenaeum, Delaware Art Museum, and Carnegie Institute. He trained at Carnegie Mellon University and worked at the legendary Atelier 17 in Paris alongside figures in the orbit of Pollock, Picasso, Chagall, and Calder. He was elected to the National Academy of Design in 1981. He passed away in October 2025 — his market is actively gaining attention.
This poster was made in direct collaboration with the International Poetry Forum, founded by Samuel Hazo — a longstanding Nama collaborator — adding exceptional provenance and cultural significance to this already rare early print.
Ideal For:
George Nama collectors (estate-era buying opportunity)
Mid-century American print collectors
Pittsburgh / Carnegie Mellon / literary history collectors
National Academy of Design artist collectors
Abstract graphic art enthusiasts
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- Dimensions
- 38.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 33ʺH
- Styles
- Abstract
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Color Pencil
- Screen Print
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with age-appropriate toning; vibrant colors; some light handling wear consistent with 56 years of age. Framed under … moreGood vintage condition with age-appropriate toning; vibrant colors; some light handling wear consistent with 56 years of age. Framed under glass. Frame is more modern, from the 1980's/1990's. less
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