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Why does an artist make a poster?
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An artist may make a poster for a variety of reasons. Generally, posters are inexpensive to make, allowing them to be mass-produced and widely distributed. As a result, poster art can be an effective way for an artist to spread a message or communicate with a large audience. Posters can also advertise an event, exhibition or product. Finally, some artists may create posters of their paintings and prints to allow more people to purchase and enjoy their work. Shop a diverse assortment of art posters on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Superman 1989 MOMA Exhibition Poster, Andy Warhol
Located in Bath, Somerset
Warhol, Superman and MoMA — a pretty unbeatable combination. Created for Andy Warhol's 1989 Museum of Modern Art retrospective, this poster reproduces one of his comic-book-inspired ...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
The Muppet Movie 1982 Polish B1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy
Located in Bath, Somerset
The original first-year-of-release Polish film poster for The Muppet Movie is pure joy with a seriously arty edge. Designed by Waldemar Swierzy, it dials up the chaos, colour and cha...
Category
20th Century Polish Posters
Materials
Paper
Maurin Quina 1906 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Bath, Somerset
One of our favourite new additions. Wonderful original French vintage Maurin Quina alcohol poster from 1906. Stunning imagery.
The devilish pixie was designed in 1906 by Leonetto Ca...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Paper
Jaws 1975 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Roger Kastel
Located in Bath, Somerset
A poster with plenty of bite!
An original country-of-origin US one-sheet for Steven Spielberg’s landmark 1970s shark thriller Jaws, featuring Roger Kastel’s iconic artwork.
Roger K...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Paper
Roy Lichtenstein Modern Pop Art German Poster I Know How You Must Feel Brad
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, vintage Roy Lichtenstein German poster featuring his iconic 1964 Pop Art painting "I Know How You Must Feel.....Brad".
The German translates to "Oil and Magna on Canv...
Category
1990s German Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Australian 1 Sheet Film Poster, Noriyoshi Ohrai
Located in Bath, Somerset
One of the highlights from our new collection. This original first-year-of-release Australian 1 Sheet film poster for The Empire Strikes Back is pure Star Wars magic. With Noriyoshi ...
Category
20th Century Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
