Mimmo Rotella was an Italian artist and poet who is best known for collages made from torn advertising posters in a medium that he called "double décollages."
Rotella was born on October 7, 1918, in Catanzaro, Italy, and studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Naples before moving to Rome in 1945. There, he became associated with the Lettrism movement and — along with Raymond Hains, Jacque Villeglé and François Dufrêne — became known as one of "Les Affichistes," an artist group credited as the forefathers of street art.
Rotella's first solo exhibition was held in 1951 in at the Galleria Chiurazzi in Rome, and later that same year, he was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship with which he traveled to Kansas City University. In 1961, he was invited by Pierre Restany to join the New Realism movement, whose members included Yves Klein, Arman and Jean Tinguely. In 1964, he represented Italy at the Venice Biennale. He died on January 8, 2006, in Milan, Italy, at the age of 87.
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GIANNI VERSACE Poster created by Mimmo Rotella for Mostra Dialogue du Mode, 1987
By Mimmo Rotella, Gianni Versace
Located in Milano, IT
Rara Locandina by Gianni Versace created by Mimmo Rotella for the exhibition held at the Palais Galliera, Musèe de la Mode et du Costume, in Paris. 198...
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The Red Shoes
Located in London, GB
Original British trade advertisement Kinematograph weekly July 15th 1948 The film directed by the famous duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and is considered to be one of the...
Paper
Framed Vintage Life-Size Marilyn Monroe Pin-Up Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
A super fun vintage framed life-size pin-up poster of a young Marilyn Monroe in a red and white striped bikini and showing her Classic shining smile.
Paper
Original James Bond 'For Your Eyes Only' Poster, c.1981
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare and original poster from the James Bond 007 blockbuster, For Your Eyes Only. A 1981 British spy film directed by John Glen (in his feature directorial debut) and produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The film stars Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond, and co-stars Carole Bouquet, Chaim Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson...
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Vintage Japanese Christo exhibition poster, 1987
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in View Park, CA
A large vintage Japanese exhibition poster featuring the “Umbrellas” work of Christo, 1987. Framed in an acrylic box and ready to hang.
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Original Vintage Poster Christian Dior by Rene Gruau, 1987
By René Gruau
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Rene Gruau was an Italian poster artist who became a leading fashion illustrator in the fifties and sixties in Paris. René Gruau’s bold lines and fluid style was said to have been pe...
Linen, Paper
$1,100 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.5 in
Larry Clark Signed Gallery Exhibition Offset Lithograph Posters
By Larry Clark
Located in Atlanta, GA
Larry Clark Gallery exhibition offset lithograph posters, American, circa 1996. The poster on the left is signed by the artist. They are from the famed photographer, filmmaker, and a...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$328
H 0.04 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Original Barcelona Summer Olympic Poster 1992 Designed by Addison
Located in London, GB
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad and commonly known as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport even...
Paper
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H 24.41 in W 20.48 in D 1.58 in
1980s Italian Modern Art Collage Poster created by Angela Trapani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1980s Italian Modern Art Lithograpic poster created by Angela Trapani A collage poster by Italian artist Angela Trapani, created in the 1980s. Trapani’s work is distinguished by he...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Pablo Picasso Poster Created for the 1958 Exhibition
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Pablo Picasso poster created for the 1958 exhibition of sculptures and drawings at the Maison de la Pensee Francaise, Paris. Printed by ...
Paper
Barbara Stanwyck
Located in London, GB
Original black and white studio photographic still used to advertise Warner Brother's leading lady, Barbara Stanwyck in the 1940s.
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H 81.11 in W 77.17 in D 0 in
20th Century Original Poster by Boris Bucan, 'Symphony Orchestra Lisinski' 1987
By Boris Bucan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Artist: Boris Bucan Dimensions: 196 x 206 cm Condition: Excellent Year: 1987 Consisting of 6 separate sheets Bucan is an internationally renowned graphic desig...
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"North By Northwest" Photograph
Located in London, GB
Original American black and white studio photographic production still for Alfred Hitchcock's Classic thriller starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, Ja...