In 1992, the Earth Summit (Sommet de la Terre) in Rio de Janeiro marked a historic moment in global environmental action. Designed by Willy Niprinz, this original poster was created to raise awareness of the summit’s urgent environmental message.
The 1992 Earth Summit, officially known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), gathered world leaders, scientists, and activists to address pressing ecological issues, including climate change, deforestation, and sustainable development. It resulted in key international agreements, such as the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development and the establishment of Agenda 21, setting the foundation for modern environmental policies.
Willy Niprinz’s work for the summit captures the spirit of environmental advocacy, reinforcing the importance of clean air, sustainability, and planetary responsibility. The bold typographic approach and the interplay between text and natural elements reflect the summit’s core themes—protecting Earth’s atmosphere and ensuring a livable future.
This 1992 Earth Summit poster remains a significant piece of environmental history, symbolizing a pivotal global effort toward sustainability. Its message continues to resonate in today’s ongoing fight against climate change.
Original Serigraphy
Brazil - Ecology
Numbered 43/100 Signed by hand
Prinz & Raby
Good condition
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