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The Piece
This original vintage poster was created for the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. The design features the …
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The Piece
This original vintage poster was created for the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. The design features the iconic "Mexico 68" logotype with the Olympic rings integrated into the typography. Above the text, stylized doves in blue, black, red, orange, and green perch on delicate tree branches against a vibrant chartreuse background. The visual language combines Op Art influences with traditional Mexican folk art aesthetics, symbolizing peace and international unity.
Why It Matters
- The Mexico 68 graphic identity, led by Lance Wyman, is celebrated as a pinnacle of Olympic branding and modernist design.
- This piece represents the "Cultural Olympiad," highlighting the fusion of contemporary graphics with Mexican heritage.
- A rare and collectible artifact from one of the most visually distinct Olympic Games in history.
Poster Details
Year: 1968
Country: Mexico
Size: 90.0 x 90.0 cm
Designer: Lance Wyman
Condition
Good vintage condition. Displays genuine character and authentic patina, framing beautifully.
Please note: This piece shows slight creases along the side.
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- Dimensions
- 35.43ʺW × 35.43ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Slight creases along the side less
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