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Paris – 1924 Jeux Olympiques by Jean Droit, c. 1924
This poster, designed by the artist and illustrator Jean Droit, was created for the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Droit was a post-Belle Époque artist who explored themes of nationalism, masculinity, and romanticism in his works. The 1924 Olympics were the first to use the motto Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger). The motto is still in use today.
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MOZAMBIQUE by Olivio Martínez for OSPAAAL, 1970
The OSPAAAL posters in particular reveal the idealistic spirit at the core of the Cuban Revolution, intent on eradicating imperialism globally.
Man needs rain forests too by Tom Eckersley for WWF, 1982
This is a screen printed poster depicting a stylised monkey, with orange hair and a blue face and hands, against a black background.
Earth Day issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, 1970
The first Earth Day was held on 22 April 1970 with the aim of raising awareness of environmental issues.
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