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  • Roland Topor Right to Laziness

    Roland Topor (1989) – Droits de l’Homme “Droit à la Paresse” – Original Human Rights Bicentennial Poster

    $ 450
    Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – Roland Topor (1989)

    This original 1989 poster by Roland Topor (1938–1997), titled Droit à la Paresse (The Right to Laziness), was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international poster series published by Artis 89 in Paris to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

    Topor’s design is among the most provocative and imaginative in the collection. Known for his surreal and darkly humorous vision, he transforms the concept of “the right to laziness” into a satirical reflection on modern society’s obsession with labor, productivity, and control. The title echoes Paul Lafargue’s famous 1880 essay Le Droit à la Paresse, a socialist critique of work under capitalism. Topor’s visual interpretation connects that idea to the enduring struggle for human dignity and personal freedom.

    Printed by Imprimerie Marchand and published by Artis 89, this poster was part of the landmark collaboration uniting 66 international artists and designers. Examples of this particular work are held in the collections of the Centre Pompidou (Paris) and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), underscoring its importance in late 20th-century graphic art.

    Artist: Roland Topor (1938–1997)
    Title: Droit à la Paresse (Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen)
    Date: 1989
    Printer / Publisher: Artis 89 / Imprimerie Marchand, Paris
    Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
    Print Type: Offset Lithograph
    Dimensions: 33 × 24 in (84 × 60 cm)
    Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
    Country: France
    Category: Human Rights / Surrealism / 20th-Century Graphic Art

    Comments:
    Issued in 1989 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. Roland Topor’s Droit à la Paresse is a sharp and ironic meditation on human freedom and the modern condition. Examples are held in the permanent collections of the Centre Pompidou and the Stedelijk Museum. Guaranteed original printing, not a reproduction.

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    Seymour Chwast (1989) – Droits de l’Homme “Liberty” – Original Human Rights Bicentennial Poster

    $ 395
    Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – Seymour Chwast (1989)

    This original 1989 poster by Seymour Chwast (b. 1931) was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international series published by Artis 89 in Paris to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

    Chwast’s bold and conceptual image features the scattered letters of the word “LIBERTY,” symbolizing one of the Declaration’s central ideals. The fragmented typography reflects both the fragility and resilience of freedom—a theme that continues to resonate in contemporary culture. Printed by Imprimerie Marchand, this poster exemplifies Chwast’s distinctive visual language: witty, graphic, and socially engaged.

    A founding member of Push Pin Studios (with Milton Glaser, Edward Sorel, and Reynold Ruffins), Chwast helped redefine modern illustration and poster design through a unique blend of playfulness and commentary. His contribution to the Artis 89 series stands as a statement of artistic liberty and human dignity.

    Artist: Seymour Chwast
    Title: Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (Liberty)
    Date: 1989
    Printer / Publisher: Artis 89 / Imprimerie Marchand, Paris
    Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
    Print Type: Offset Lithograph
    Dimensions: 33 × 23.5 in (84 × 60 cm)
    Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
    Country: France
    Category: Human Rights / Commemorative Poster / 20th-Century Graphic Art

    Comments:
    Issued in 1989 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. Chwast’s Liberty design reimagines one of humanity’s most essential principles through expressive typography and minimalist power. Guaranteed original printing, not a reproduction.

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