Marjorie Bulos – Poster Art (1970-1990) Please ring to view 020 8464 5816
25th May to 1st July 2016
Open eve 26th May 7-9pm
This exhibition celebrates the work of the artists who formed the ‘Polish School’ of poster art. These artists were famous for the allegoric and enigmatic nature of their work. For us however their appeal lies in the vibrant colours and evocative images. A sensual feast, a mental challenge
The end of World War 2 marked the beginning of a new period in the development of Polish poster art. Building sites throughout Poland were enclosed with wooden fences which were quickly covered with posters. These fences became the substitute for the absent museums and galleries and posters became the art of the street. During this time at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts poster design flourished. A new branch of art emerged -the Polish School of Poster Art.
From the 1950s through the1980s the Polish School of Posters successfully married the experiences and ambitions of painting with the succinctness and easily grasped metaphor of the poster. The distinction of designer and artist disappeared. The Polish poster became a national tradition and became recognised as the best in contemporary poster art comparable to France’s la Belle Epoque of the 1890’s.
Polish posters are more than aloof graphic images – they also reveal the emotional involvement with the subject as well as his or her commentary on society. ‘
This extract above forms an introduction to a full account of the history, artists and their work. A full version can be found at: www.contemporaryposters.com/story/story-psp.php