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Jazz in the Garden – 1978 – Original vintage Poster by Günther Kieser | 119 × 84 cm | Germany
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Jazz in the Garden – 1978 – Original Poster by Günther Kieser
Surrealist Flora for Berlin's Legendary Jazz Series
Offset Print | 119 × 84 cm | Germany
🎬 Introduction
This stunning 1978 poster for the "Jazz in the Garden" series at Berlin's Nationalgalerie is a prime example of Günther Kieser’s surrealist genius. Known for constructing elaborate physical sculptures to photograph for his posters, Kieser here creates a "Green Man" archetype—a jazz spirit manifested entirely from foliage, vibrant petals, and organic textures. The typography is understated, allowing the lush, photographic assemblage to dominate the visual field, perfectly capturing the open-air atmosphere of the summer concert series held in the sculpture garden of the Mies van der Rohe-designed museum.
✨ Why It Matters
Günther Kieser is arguably Germany's most important music poster designer, celebrated for his ability to visualize sound through three-dimensional constructions rather than traditional illustration. This piece is a collector favorite, showcasing his signature "head" motif (often seen in his work for the Berlin Jazz Days) that defined an era of jazz promotion in Germany. Beyond the design, the poster documents a staggering lineup of jazz legends—including Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Horace Silver, and the Carla Bley Band—performing in West Berlin during a peak era of musical experimentation. It is a tangible piece of avant-garde design history and a testament to the city's vibrant cultural resilience in the late 70s.
📐 Poster Details
* Year: 1978
* Country: Germany
* Size: 118.9 × 84.1 cm
* Format: DIN A0
* Studio / Publisher: R. Schulte-Bahrenberg / Nationalgalerie Berlin
* Designer: Günther Kieser
🔎 Condition
This large-format poster is in Good condition (Grade C). It displays signs of its age and original street usage, specifically slight creases along the sides and small tears at the edges. These imperfections are consistent with a poster of this size and do not detract from the central floral imagery.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGreen, Multi ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeLargeHeight119 cmWidth85 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 13 sales