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Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games Swimming Original Vintage Olympic Poster by Yusaku Kamekura – Mid-Century Modern – 104x72.5 cm
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Product description
The Piece
This original 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games poster, designed by Yusaku Kamekura, captures the dynamic energy of competitive swimming. Featuring photography by Osamu Hayasaki under the direction of Jo Murakoshi, the composition utilizes bold typography and high-contrast imagery to convey motion and athletic excellence. Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd, it stands as a prime example of Japanese modernist graphic design.
Why It Matters
Yusaku Kamekura's designs for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics are celebrated as landmarks in modernist graphic design, seamlessly blending photography with minimalist typography.
This poster represents a pivotal moment in Olympic history, being one of the first to successfully utilize large-scale color photography for international sporting events.
📐 Poster Details
Year: 1964
Country: Japan
Size: 104 x 72.5 cm
Designer: Yusaku Kamekura
🔎 Condition
Very good vintage condition. Bright, clean, and beautifully preserved with only the slightest age-appropriate wear.
Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Shipped with care in a sturdy, heavy-duty tube.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti Color, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeLargeHeight104 cmWidth73 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 21 sales