224 - Pierre Soulages (1919–2022)

Pierre Soulages (1919–2022) Lithograph No. 29, 1970 Large offset lithographic poster on paper. Signed on the plate in the lower right corner. Dimensions: Sheet size: 101 x 64 cm / 40 x 25 in. Condition: In good condition; unmarked vertical folds; a small tear in the upper margin. Unframed. Created specifically for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Created specifically for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Open German edition. Printed in Germany. Published by Edition Olympia 1972 GmbH in 1970.This poster was used to promote the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, in addition to the official promotional materials. It is one of the sports posters created by designer Otl Aicher. Twenty-seven artists were invited to design posters in order to establish, for the first time, a connection between art and sports. The open edition was printed only between 1970 and 1971 and has not been reproduced since.