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.
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.
Marie Laurencin Galerie 65 Cannes 1962 original on linen excellent
Artist: Laurencin, Marie Printer: Mourlot, Paris On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1962 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Original poster for an exhibition of Marie Laurencin at the Galerie 65 in Cannes 1962. The Galerie 65 located on La Croisette which is the principal avenue on the Sea in the town Cannes. In excellent condition
Artist: Combas, Robert Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Poster for the festival of Jazz that took place in Paris in 1989. The festival takes place every year and the Mairie of Paris uses a different Artist for their poster. Excellent Serigraph original 1st printing
Viva Dirosa Musee D’Art Moderne Paris by Herve Dirosa 1993 original
Artist: Driosa, Herve Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 24 x 36 ” / 61 x 91.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1988 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Musee d’art moderne a paris. The museum is situated at the Trocadero in Paris. Original printing.
Exposition Daumier Honore Daumier at the Orangerie Paris 1934
Original 1934 exhibition poster for Exposition Daumier, held at the Orangerie des Tuileries and the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. The exhibition paid tribute to Honoré Daumier (1808–1879), one of France’s most celebrated caricaturists, painters, and sculptors.
The event presented an extensive selection of Daumier’s works, including lithographs, paintings, and sculpture, highlighting his keen observations of 19th-century French society and politics during the July Monarchy and the Second Republic. Known for combining artistic mastery with incisive social commentary, Daumier’s influence was the focus of this important cultural occasion.
Exposition Daumier
Artist: Honoré Daumier
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Size: 15 x 23 in / 38,1 x 58,4 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Year: 1934
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Artist: Eric Printer: Mason, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950c Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster for the Ville de Paris advertising the Aquarium which used to be there in the 1950’s. The Trocadero with its gardens and other museums around the same area is still an important destination for Parisian travelers. Original printing.
Odalisque #2 (Workshop Proof)
Artist: Jean Tinguely (Swiss, 1925–1991)
Date: 1989
Production Period: 1980–1989
Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 22 × 30 in. (56 × 76 cm)
Print Type: Serigraphy (Silkscreen)
Materials: Canson Arches watercolor paper, black ink
Condition: Excellent
Comments:
Odalisque #2, workshop proof silkscreen by Jean Tinguely, produced in 1989. This impression is unsigned and unnumbered, issued as a proof. The printing was carried out by Caza Imprimerie in Paris, using Canson Arches watercolor paper and black ink of very high quality.
Jean Tinguely was a Swiss artist recognized for his kinetic sculptures and his extension of the Dada tradition into the late 20th century. His mechanical constructions satirized modern industrial culture and often incorporated movement, sound, and elements of chance. Tinguely’s work was exhibited internationally during his lifetime, with major installations at the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Centre Pompidou (Paris), the Tate (London), and other institutions.
This silkscreen represents his graphic work from the late 1980s and illustrates the playful, energetic line characteristic of his art.
Yves Brayer Exhibition Aix en Provence 1979 original on linen excellent
Artist: Brayer, Yves Printer: Mourlot, Paris Size: 20 x 28 ” / 50,8 x 71,1 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1979 Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
The poster is an original 1979 for an exhibition which took place in Aix en Provence. The poster is on linen and in excellent condition.
Artist: Eric Printer: Mason, Paris Size: 11 x 16 ” / 28 x 40,65 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950c Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster for the Ville de Paris advertising the Aquarium which used to be there in the 1950’s. The Trocadero with its gardens and other museums around the same area is still an important destination for Parisian travelers. Original printing.
School of Visual Arts New York by Greg Spalenka original
Artist: Greg Spalenka Printer: Graficaza, Paris Size: 28 x 45 ” / 71,2 x 114,3 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1990 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster designed by Saplenka and actually printed in Paris at the very best SErigraphie in the world at the time Graficaza in Paris. Poster in Excellent condition on Arches type paper. Original printing.
School of Visual Arts New York by Jerry Moriarty 1989 original
Artist: Jerry Moriarty Printer: Graficaza, Paris Size: 28 x 45 ” / 71,2 x 114,3 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1989 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster designed by Saplenka and actually printed in Paris at the very best SErigraphie in the world at the time Graficaza in Paris. Poster in Excellent condition on Arches type paper. Original printing.
