Viktor Koretsky Prints and Multiples

In this 1967 original Soviet propaganda poster, master visual agitator Viktor Koretsky fuses technological idealism with heroic huma...

This striking poster from around 1960 was created by Victor Koretsky, one of the leading figures of twentieth-century Soviet propaganda art. Koretsky was known for combining powerful...

This powerful 1971 poster by Victor Koretsky exemplifies the confrontational and symbolic visual language of late Soviet propaganda. Created during the height of the Cold War, it sta...

This original Soviet poster by Viktor Koretsky was published in Moscow in 1975, during the height of the Cold War. A powerful piece by one of the USSR’s most iconic political poster ...

This powerful 1969 poster by Victor Koretsky stands as a stark example of late Cold War political propaganda. It warns of the perceived resurgence of fascism in West Germany, specifi...

The 1971 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky carries the slogan “Африка борется, Африка победит!”, which translates most accurately as: “Africa is fighting, Africa will win!” The comp...

This powerful 1972 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky delivers a striking visual statement on the Vietnam War, combining innocence, destruction, and ideological messaging into a single...

This 1956 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky celebrates May Day, the international workers’ holiday, through a powerful image of unity, optimism, and global solidarity. Titled “Да здравствует 1 мая” (“Long live May 1st”), it embodies the spirit of collective strength and peace that defined Soviet visual culture during the post-war period. At the center of the composition stands a group of workers from diverse backgrounds, marching forward with determination. The leading figure raises a red banner inscribed with the word “peace,” while behind him, flags in multiple languages—French (paix), German (Frieden), and Chinese characters among others—reinforce the universal message. This multilingual approach emphasizes the international dimension of the workers’ movement, portraying May Day not as a national event, but as a global celebration. The circular globe behind the figures further strengthens this idea. It frames the group as representatives of humanity as a whole, symbolizing a shared future shaped by labor, cooperation, and ideological unity. The figures themselves are idealized—strong, focused, and forward-looking—reflecting the archetype of the “new Soviet citizen.” Dominating the lower portion of the poster is the bold red typography: a monumental “1” paired with “МАЯ” (May), creating a striking visual anchor. The scale and color choice underline the importance of the date, transforming it into both a celebration and a rallying call. Koretsky, known for his mastery of photomontage and persuasive imagery, here combines realism with graphic clarity to deliver an immediately legible and emotionally engaging composition. The palette is clean and vibrant—reds, blues, and whites—contrasting with the softer tones of the figures. This clarity reinforces the optimistic tone of the piece, far removed from the darker, more critical imagery of later Cold War posters...

This powerful poster from around 1960 was created by Victor Koretsky, one of the most influential designers of Soviet propaganda graphics. The image celebrates solidarity with Cuba i...

Victor Koretsky was born in 1909 in Kiev, and died in 1998 in Moscow. On this poster entitled America's Shame, a black man is represented in a pool of blood. It is a critique of the American civil rights situation. Among the photomontage poster artists of the 20th century, Viktor Borisovich Koretskii stands out as one of the most emblematic. His prolific career in the Soviet Union began in the 1930s and ended in the 1980s, and his unique artistic style has influenced generations of graphic designers. During World War II, Koretskii designed propaganda posters for the war effort. Later, he designed the first Soviet postage stamp dedicated to World War II. In 1946 and 1949, Viktor Koretskii received the Stalin Prize for his artistic work. In 1964, Viktor Koretskii was awarded the title of Honored Artistic Worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, and in the same year he received a gold medal from the Soviet Peace...

The original 1965 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky, titled "Le peuple Vietnamien et l'armée sont invincibles" (The Vietnamese People and Army Are Invincible), is a powerful example o...

This powerful 1963 Soviet poster celebrates the political and ideological alliance between the Soviet Union and revolutionary Cuba at the height of the Cold War. It features two icon...

In 1967, at the height of Soviet technological ambition and ideological assertion, Victor Koretsky produced a poster that embodied the forward drive of an entire era. Without words, ...

This elegant 1976 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky, titled “Notre drapeau flotte parmi les étoiles !” (“Our flag flies among the stars!”), combines poetic inspiration with the imager...

In this thunderous 1967 poster, Soviet master Victor Koretsky delivers one of his most powerful visual manifestos. Titled Да здравствует мировая система социализма! (“Long live the w...

1951 Original Soviet poster by Viktor Koretsky. Viktor Koretsky (1909–1998) was a leading Soviet artist and the acknowledged master of the Sovi...

This 1977 poster by Victor Koretsky completes the triptych “За Советскую власть!” (“For Soviet power!”), forming its third and final panel. Created in the Soviet Union, it brings the...

This 1977 poster by Victor Koretsky constitutes the central panel of the triptych “За власть Советов!” (“For the power of the Soviets!”), a powerful visual narrative revisiting the r...

This 1977 poster by Victor Koretsky forms the first panel of a larger triptych titled “За Советскую власть!” (“For Soviet power!”), a work that revisits the revolutionary mythology o...

Beautiful Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky (1909 - 1998) for Cuba. Among the photomontage poster artists of the 20th century, Viktor Borisovich Koretskii stands out as one of the most iconic. His prolific career in the Soviet Union began in the 1930s and ended in the 1980s, and his unique artistic style has influenced generations of graphic designers. During World War II, Koretsky designed propaganda posters for the war effort. Later, he designed the first Soviet postage stamp dedicated to World War II. In 1946 and 1949, Viktor Koretskii received the Stalin Prize for his artistic work. In 1964, he was awarded the title of Honored Artistic Worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, and in the same year he received a gold medal from the Soviet Peace...

In this powerful 1967 original Soviet poster, Viktor Koretsky—a master of ideological visual art—delivers a stirring vision of global unity under socialism. Blending the techniques o...

Viktor Koretsky 🇷🇺 (1909-1998) is known as a master of political posters. During his life, he made about seven hundred drawings on various subjects, including - political. The co...

This striking 1967 poster by Viktor Koretsky, one of the most influential Soviet poster artists, revisits a moment of intense historical symbolism: the Soviet victory over Nazi Germa...

In 1965, Soviet artist Victor Koretzky crafted a compelling propaganda poster titled Russian Youth, encapsulating the ideals and aspirations of the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War. This piece reflects the Soviet regime's focus on fostering a sense of patriotism and socialist values among the younger generation. The poster features vibrant and dynamic imagery, portraying a diverse group of enthusiastic young people from different origins holding the same flag. Koretzky's artistic style, typical of Soviet propaganda art...

Victor Koretsky, a prominent Soviet poster artist, is well known for his powerful propaganda works that reflect the political landscape and ideology of the USSR during the mid-20th c...

The original poster from 1950 by Victor Koretzky, boldly proclaiming "We want peace! The division of Yalta, that's enough!" with the images of De Gaulle and Churchill, stands as a po...

This powerful poster created around 1960 by Victor Koretsky pays tribute to Patrice Lumumba, one of the most important figures of the African decolonization movement. The composition...

Beautiful original poster of Viktor Koretzky from 1950 for peace. Cold War - Communism - Propaganda - Russia De Gaulle - Churchill

A luminous artifact of Soviet visual propaganda, this 1972 poster by the legendary Viktor Koretsky embodies the powerful optimism and ideological clarity of late-stage socialist realism. Titled “Сохраним и вырастим!” — “Let’s Preserve and Raise!” — the poster was part of a campaign promoting agricultural productivity and humane animal husbandry during the Brezhnev-era push for rural modernization. Rendered in Koretsky’s unmistakable photomontage style, the composition presents a radiant, smiling woman — a collective farm worker or veterinary technician — bottle-feeding a calf. Her expression, almost saintly in its warmth, becomes a symbol of maternal care projected onto the state’s vision of stewardship over the land and its creatures. The background, suffused with an almost neon green pasture and meticulously ordered barns, represents the ideological fantasy of agricultural abundance. Unlike many Western posters...