Niki de Saint Phalle

1983 original exhibition poster "Niki stabilisée par Jean Tinguely"

1983

The 1970 exhibition "Le rêve de Diane" by Niki de Saint Phalle at the Galerie Alexandre Iolas in Paris marked a significant moment in her career, showcasing her vibrant, bold approac...

Beautiful poster of Joan Miro of 1966 for the XXIIth Salon de Mai. Widely considered one of the leading Surrealists (though he was never officially part of the group), Joan Miró was...

In 1959, Marc Chagall, one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century, created a striking lithographic poster to promote his exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, a branch of the Palais du Louvre in Paris. This poster, like much of Chagall's work, is a dreamlike exploration of color and whimsical imagery, inviting viewers into a world where reality and fantasy blend effortlessly. Chagall’s unmistakable style, with its vivid use of color, ethereal figures, and playful compositions, is fully on display in this piece. The poster, dominated by a striking red background, features an intimate arrangement of black line drawings that depict an array of elements central to Chagall’s thematic universe: the human figure, animals, and symbols of both folklore and the circus. A delicate face, rendered with flowing lines, is paired with a central figure of a child joyously balancing on a horse, a nod to Chagall's fascination with circus life, which he often saw as a metaphor for the artist’s own role in society — balancing the highs and lows of life. The poster’s composition feels almost spontaneous, as if Chagall’s hand sketched these figures in a dreamlike reverie. The flowing lines capture both movement and emotion, while the bold red background evokes passion, intensity, and warmth, which are central to Chagall’s painterly language. His characteristic inclusion of whimsical figures and fantastical creatures contributes to the overall sense of wonder. This exhibition poster is an artwork in its own right. Chagall had a unique relationship with posters and printmaking; he understood the power of these mediums not just as functional tools for advertisement but as an extension of his creative vision. As such, this poster doesn’t merely promote the exhibition—it embodies the playful, imaginative spirit of the works that were on display within the museum’s walls. Chagall’s work often blurred the boundaries between fine art and folk art, drawing from Russian and Jewish traditions, as well as modernist movements. His use of bold color and fantastical imagery placed him in a unique position within the world of modern art, earning him international acclaim. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition poster...

In 1973, Jean Dubuffet, a pioneer of the Art Brut movement, created an iconic poster to promote his interactive and innovative performance art piece, Coucou Bazar, at the Grand Palai...

Lithograph, 1970 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 42/50 Publisher : Galerie Alexandre Iolas Printer : Clot, Bramsen et Georges (Paris) Catalog : [Ulm 17, p. 80] 88.50 ...

Silksreen, 1988 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated EA Edition : 275 ex. Publisher : Association AIDES 61.50 cm. x 50.00 cm. 24.21 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 41.00 cm. x 2...

This black-and-white exhibition poster features a striking image of a figure aiming a weapon, evoking themes of resistance and rebellion. Created for the Tirs... et autres révoltes (...

Musee D'Art Moderne Paris 1993 Serigraph poster after Niki de Saint Phalle Niki de Saint Phalle was a French-American artist and sculptor known for her bold, large-scale works, inc...