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Tokyo 1964 XVIII Olympic Games – Original Vintage Olympic Poster by Yusaku Kamekura – Mid-Century Modern – 104x72.5 cm
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Product description
The Piece
This original poster for the 1964 Tokyo XVIII Olympic Games is a masterpiece of modernist graphic design. Designed by Yusaku Kamekura with photography by Osamu Hayasaki, it features a powerful visual language that blends bold typography with dynamic photographic elements. Printed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd, it stands as a definitive example of mid-century Japanese graphic arts.
Why It Matters
Yusaku Kamekura is widely considered one of the founding figures of modern Japanese graphic design.
The 1964 Tokyo Olympics marked a pivotal moment in international design, introducing a universal, modernist aesthetic to the global stage.
Highly collectible as a significant artifact of 20th-century sports and design history.
📐 Poster Details
Year: 1964
Country: Japan
Size: 104 x 72.5 cm
Designer: Yusaku Kamekura
🔎 Condition
Near Mint condition. Museum quality with crisp edges and vibrant colors.
Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Shipped with care in a sturdy, heavy-duty tube.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsPurple, Multi ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeLargeHeight104 cmWidth73 cm
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 21 sales