Atlanta Olympics Official Poster, Primo Angeli, 1996
Original official poster for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta designed by Primo Angeli. Angeli’s design was selected by IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch as the official poster of the Games. The image features a stylized athlete rendered in a graphic silhouette using the five Olympic colors with the Olympic rings integrated into the composition. The design was part of the ACOG “Look Team Series,” created by firms involved in developing the visual identity of the Atlanta Games.
Details
Artist: Primo Angeli
Printer: Fine Art Limited / ACOG
Size: 22 x 34 inches / 56 x 86 cm
On/Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1996
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition original 1996 Olympic poster professionally mounted on linen. Official poster of the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games selected by IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch.
Original poster for the 1982 French Open at Roland Garros designed by Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon. Roland Garros is renowned for commissioning important contemporary artists to create the official artwork for each year’s tournament, and Folon’s poetic and atmospheric composition is among the most recognized in the series. Best known for his painting, watercolor, and illustration work, Folon created an elegant image capturing the spirit of the Paris tournament.
The 1982 French Open was held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris and marked the 86th staging of the tournament. Mats Wilander and Martina Navratilova won the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively. Published by Maeght Éditeur in Paris.
Details
Artist: Jean-Michel Folon
Title: Roland Garros 82
Publisher: Maeght Éditeur, Paris
Size: 29.5 x 22.6 inches / 75 x 57.5 cm
On/Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1982
Condition & Comments: Mint condition original 1982 Roland Garros poster professionally mounted on museum quality linen for preservation. Original printing, not a reproduction.
