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The Piece
This original 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games poster, designed by Yusaku Kamekura, captures the dynamic energy of competitive swimming. …
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The Piece
This original 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games poster, designed by Yusaku Kamekura, captures the dynamic energy of competitive swimming. Featuring photography by Osamu Hayasaki under the direction of Jo Murakoshi, the composition utilizes bold typography and high-contrast imagery to convey motion and athletic excellence. Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd, it stands as a prime example of Japanese modernist graphic design.
Why It Matters
Yusaku Kamekura's designs for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics are celebrated as landmarks in modernist graphic design, seamlessly blending photography with minimalist typography.
This poster represents a pivotal moment in Olympic history, being one of the first to successfully utilize large-scale color photography for international sporting events.
Poster Details
Year: 1964
Country: Japan
Size: 104 x 72.5 cm
Designer: Yusaku Kamekura
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Bright, clean, and beautifully preserved with only the slightest age-appropriate wear.
Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Shipped with care in a sturdy, heavy-duty tube. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 28.35ʺW × 40.94ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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