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Otl Aicher was famous for his work in design. In fact, he was one of the most significant German designers of the 20th century. Together with the Swiss architect and artist Max Bill, he founded the Hochschule für Gestaltung Ulm (HfG) in 1953. For the Olympic Games in Munich in 1972, he developed a system of pictograms, which is still widely used internationally today. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Otl Aicher art.
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Otl Aicher Olympic Games Munich 1972, Fencing Sport, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher Olympic Games Munich 1972, Running over Obstacles, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
1972 Munich Olympic Games Stadium - Otl Aicher Original Vintage Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Winchester, GB
German graphic designer Otl Aicher lead the design team of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, including designing this gorgeous poster featuring the O...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Posters
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher "Olympic Games Munich 1972, Archery, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher Olympic Games Munich 1972, Sailing Yachting, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Otl Aicher "Olympic Games Munich 1972, Men's Wrestling, Original Poster
By Otl Aicher
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare
- marked
- original
- can be framed and glazed.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper