Poster for the 5th festival of Jazz of Paris that took place in 1984 . with artwork by Alechinsky excellent rare
9ᵉ Festival de Jazz de Paris was designed by Peter Klasen in 1988 for the annual jazz festival organized by the City of Paris. The composition features a stylized saxophone on a vivid red background, paired with bold lettering announcing the festival dates, 31 octobre – 7 novembre 1988.
Klasen, a German-born artist associated with the European pop art movement, was known for his graphic, industrial-inspired imagery and strong color contrasts, which gave his posters a modern, urban character.
Printed by B&A, the poster was produced in lithography (some examples as serigraphs) and measures approximately 27.5 × 18.5 inches (70 × 47 cm).
Title: 9ᵉ Festival de Jazz de Paris
Artist: Peter Klasen
Date: 1988
Commissioner: Mairie de Paris / Festival de Jazz de Paris
Poster created by Belgian artist Pierre Alechinsky in 1984 for the Jazz Festival. Alechinsky (b. 1927) is a painter and printmaker associated with the CoBrA movement, noted for his gestural brushwork and improvisational approach to line and color. His work often reflects a spontaneous, rhythmic energy that pairs naturally with the spirit of jazz.
The 1984 Jazz Festival poster demonstrates this connection, with Alechinsky’s distinctive calligraphic style echoing the vitality of live performance. Festivals of this period often invited contemporary artists to design posters, highlighting the close relationship between modern art and music.
This edition was printed at Studio Paris in 1984 using serigraphy. It measures 20 × 32 in. (50.5 × 81.2 cm) and is preserved in excellent condition.
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Artist: Pierre Alechinsky
Date: 1984
Printer: Studio Paris
Size: 20 × 32 in. (50.5 × 81.2 cm)
Print Type: Serigraph
On Linen: No
Condition: Excellent “A”