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Barcelona '92 – 1990 – Original Olympic Poster by Ricard Giralt Miracle | 70 × 50 cm | Spain
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Barcelona '92 – 1990 – Original Olympic Poster by Ricard Giralt Miracle
Classical Greek Heritage in Modern Catalan Graphic Design
Offset Lithograph | 70 × 50 cm | Spain
🎬 Introduction
This striking original poster was created for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona by the renowned Catalan graphic designer and typographer, Ricard Giralt Miracle. The design is a sophisticated visual homage, translating the aesthetic of ancient Greek black-figure pottery into a modern graphic language. Against a terracotta background that mimics the fired clay of an ancient amphora, a stylized runner sprints in bold black silhouette, flanked by shadowy competitors in the background. The composition bridges the gap between the ancient origins of the Games and the contemporary energy of Barcelona, anchored by the official 1992 logo at the bottom.
✨ Why It Matters
The Barcelona '92 Olympic design program is legendary among collectors for its "holistic" approach, employing the best talent in Spain to completely redefine the city's global image. This piece is significant because it represents the work of Giralt Miracle, a father figure in Spanish graphic design known for his meticulous typography and layout. Unlike the more abstract contributions from fine artists like Antoni Tàpies for the same event, this poster offers a direct, legible, and historically resonant narrative. It bears the official copyright of COOB'92 (the organizing committee) and the sponsorship mark of Telefónica, dating it to the promotional period circa 1990.
📐 Poster Details
* Year: 1990
* Country: Spain
* Size: 70 × 50 cm
* Format: B2 (approx)
* Studio / Publisher: COOB'92
* Designer: Ricard Giralt Miracle
🔎 Condition
This poster is in Very Good condition (Grade B). It presents beautifully with strong, saturated colors and sharp edges, showing only minor signs of age or handling consistent with a vintage piece of this era.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsRed, Orange, PinkMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight70 cmWidth50 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 16 sales