The Ward Wants to Be the Guardian Theater Poster by F + R Grindler, 1971

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this striking 1971 theater poster promotes the play "das mündel will vormund sein" (the ward wants to be guardian) by … Read more this striking 1971 theater poster promotes the play "das mündel will vormund sein" (the ward wants to be guardian) by peter handke at the tübinger zimmertheater. Designed by f + r grindler, the black and white composition features a surreal, high-contrast photographic image of a thumb emerging from within another thumb, creating a visceral visual metaphor. The typography is clean and sans-serif, typical of the rigorous german graphic design of the era.

why it matters
- designed by f + r grindler (frieder and renate), key figures in post-war german graphic design known for their conceptual theater posters.
- printed by domberger, a world-renowned screen printing studio famous for producing high-quality art editions.
- a collectible piece of theater history representing the avant-garde works of peter handke.

poster details
year: 1971
country: germany
size: 84.0 x 59.0 cm a1
designer: f + r grindler

condition
very good vintage condition. Bright, clean, and beautifully preserved with only the slightest age-appropriate wear.
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