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The Piece
This original poster for the 1964 Tokyo XVIII Olympic Games is a masterpiece of modernist graphic design. Designed …
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The Piece
This original poster for the 1964 Tokyo XVIII Olympic Games is a masterpiece of modernist graphic design. Designed by Yusaku Kamekura with photography by Osamu Hayasaki, it features a powerful visual language that blends bold typography with dynamic photographic elements. Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd, it stands as a definitive example of mid-century Japanese graphic arts.
Why It Matters
Yusaku Kamekura is widely considered one of the founding figures of modern Japanese graphic design.
The 1964 Tokyo Olympics marked a pivotal moment in international design, introducing a universal, modernist aesthetic to the global stage.
Highly collectible as a significant artifact of 20th-century sports and design history.
Poster Details
Year: 1964
Country: Japan
Size: 104 x 72.5 cm
Designer: Yusaku Kamekura
Condition
Near Mint condition. Museum quality with crisp edges and vibrant colors.
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, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
Returns & Cancellations
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