J. Veverka

1960 original poster to promote the 6th IUS Congress in Baghdad

1960

Propaganda poster of OSPAAAL, the Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Asia, Africa and Latin America, designed by Olivio Martinez. The poster depicts four men, on horseback, holding rifles and galloping towards the viewer, with the text "Unity of Arab Peoples - Nationalization of Oil" in Arabic above and below the image. At the bottom of the poster is the OSPAAL logo, flanked by the same text, given in English, Spanish and French. OSPAAAL is a Cuban socialist political movement against imperialism and in defense of human rights. The organization was founded in 1966. Politics - North Africa - Middle East...

The 1964 original travel poster by Bingler Manfred for Swissair, promoting travel to the Middle East, exemplifies the era's fascination with exoti...

This original 1931 ink poster project was created as a concept for the Exposition Coloniale Internationale, held in Paris from May to November 1931. The striking black-and-white composition features a bold, angular depiction of a man in traditional North African attire, set against an architectural backdrop reminiscent of Islamic and colonial influences. The typography, arranged in a dynamic diagonal layout, gives the piece a sense of power and movement. As a preliminary design, this ink project was likely part of a larger effort to develop the visual identity of the Exposition Coloniale, which was one of the most significant international exhibitions of its time. The exposition, hosted in Bois de Vincennes, aimed to showcase the cultural, economic, and artistic achievements of France’s colonial empire, with pavilions representing territories such as North Africa, Indochina, and West Africa. The artwork's bold contrasts, dramatic perspective, and modernist style reflect the Art Deco and early 20th-century graphic design trends, emphasizing strong geometric forms and high-impact visuals. As a hand-drawn project, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind exhibition advertising, where artists experimented with layouts, typography, and imagery before finalizing a printed poster. Today, this ink poster project is a historical artifact, offering insight into both colonial-era propaganda and vintage graphic...

The original Soviet poster for the "Festival de la jeunesse et des étudiants" in 1956 represents a significant event in the history of the Sovie...

This Egypt poster was created circa 1960 by the gifted American artist David Klein (1918 -2005) for TWA. The image utilizes figures from ancient Egyptian mythology to highlight the d...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Egypt The Cradle of Civilisation U.A.R. featuring a colourful modernist design depicting traditional sailing boats / felucca in the for...

Original vintage travel poster - Visit the Arab States - featuring illustrations of iconic architecture and ancient and historical monuments including the Pillars of the Temple of Ju...

A wonderful, bold and rare vintage poster for Brussels World Fair in 1958, this is the first one held after World War II in excellent condition w...