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original poster for the 25th anniversary of the Sudanese Communist Party

1971

This Soviet poster was made in the context of the Cold War to support the independence of Angola. The world climate was then very tense. There were many conflicts that opposed Portu...

Beautiful original poster of May 68, with the slogan La Lutte Continue. Along with the "wild" graffiti written on walls and banners found in the processions of...

This bold and striking original poster, titled “Articles d’importation…”, was produced around 1950 by the French anti-communist organization Paix et Liberté. It stands as a dramatic artifact of Cold War propaganda, emblematic of the ideological battle waged in post-war Europe between democratic capitalism and Soviet-backed communism. The image features a brown briefcase emblazoned with the Soviet hammer and sickle, ominously opened to reveal a pistol and a set of colorful files labeled with the threats allegedly “imported” by communism: Troubles (Unrest) Sabotages Trahisons (Betrayals) Grèves politiques (Political Strikes) Agressions Rendered in bold color contrasts and menacing tones, the poster sends a clear message: communism, according to its creators, brings only violence, subversion, and political destabilization. The visual language is unmistakably designed to provoke anxiety, portraying the ideology not as a political alternative, but as a foreign-born virus—imported to corrupt national unity and peace. The poster was issued by Paix et Liberté, a French anti-communist propaganda group founded in 1950 by Jean-Paul David with backing from U.S. intelligence and support from various centrist and conservative factions in France. The organization was created at a time when the French Communist Party (PCF) enjoyed considerable popularity, particularly among workers and intellectuals, and when the Soviet Union’s influence loomed heavily over Europe. This work is a powerful example of Cold War visual rhetoric, using graphic design as a weapon in the psychological war against ideological opponents. The hammer and sickle becomes not just a symbol of another worldview, but a mark of treachery—its presence inside a briefcase evoking clandestine operations, infiltration, and national betrayal. Artistically, the poster is clean and direct, designed for mass appeal and clarity, much like other propaganda tools of the era. The use of heavy shadows, fiery red text, and the looming black background all contribute to a sense of covert danger and unease. Today, “Articles d’importation…” serves not only as a historical artifact from the peak of Cold War paranoia but also as a critical piece of political graphic art, reminding us how imagery and language can be mobilized to shape public sentiment, sow division, and influence the tides of democracy. Political - Cold war poster...

Very nice poster proposed by OSPAAAL for the international week of solidarity with Vietnam. OSPAAAL organizes international conferences and prints many posters to support revolution...

Liberté -fraternité -  égalité - April 25th is a vintage poster realized in 1970s , in occasion of the Liberation Day in Italy (April 25th). Printed by Il Torchio di Porta Romana, T...

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster printed in Ukraine - Communism is the Future of All Mankind - featuring Marx, Engels and Lenin below the bold title text in yellow letters w...

Liberté -fraternité -  égalité - April 25th is a vintage poster realized in second half 20th. Century , in occasion of the Liberation Day in Italy (April 25th). Printed by Il Torchi...

Soviet Poster Featuring “Worker and Kolkhoz Woman” – 1981 Tribute to Labor and Peace Step into the powerful legacy of Soviet unity with this 1981 Soviet propaganda poster by Y.P. Mohor. Featuring the iconic sculpture “Worker...