{"title":"Saez","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ap_04293","title":"Fêtes de Bayonne 1968","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"459\" class=\"\"\u003eThis original 1968 poster by French artist A. Saez celebrates one of the most iconic and exuberant events in southwestern France: the Fêtes de Bayonne. Designed in a striking mid-century graphic style, the composition bursts with color, energy, and festive spirit, perfectly capturing the vibe of the summer celebration held from \u003cem data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e1st to 5th August 1968\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"932\" class=\"\"\u003eThe poster features a dynamic, abstracted figure—boldly stylized with sweeping curves and a palette of red, blue, green, and yellow—waving a flag amid the joyous rhythm of the Basque festival. The background evokes Bayonne's gothic cathedral, festive architecture, and the signature waves of the region's colorful decorations. The character, dressed in traditional attire with a \u003cem data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eberet and bandana\u003c\/em\u003e, is mid-dance, radiating a contagious sense of movement and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1288\" class=\"\"\u003eA. Saez, little-known outside of regional circles, brings a Playful Modernist sensibility to this piece—blending folk charm with graphic clarity. The result is a poster that is both timeless and deeply of its time: evoking the optimistic design language of the 1960s while firmly rooting itself in Basque identity and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1527\" class=\"\"\u003ePerfect for lovers of vintage travel posters, Basque culture, or anyone drawn to mid-century European graphic design, this original lithograph is a joyous window into the heart of one of France’s most beloved local festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow - Basque Country - France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrinted by S. 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The poster announces an array of activities, including dîner champêtre (rustic dinner), becerrada (a mock bullfight with young bulls), a bal permanent (permanent dance), and illuminations that light up the night. The festivities feature Spanish-inspired attractions such as traditional orchestra music, fireworks, and even a Toro de Fuego (a bull effigy with fireworks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork of Saez is playful and festive, featuring a stylized, cartoonish depiction of a bull character enjoying the lively ambiance. His use of bold colors and simple shapes creates a modern, eye-catching composition, which captures the spirit of joy and community associated with this traditional event. The poster’s design is a blend of French and Spanish cultural elements, symbolizing the cross-border celebration that Bayonne is known for, with a nod to the town’s proximity to Spain and its shared love of taurine traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Romeria Taurine was organized by the Syndicat d’Initiative de Bayonne, which aimed to foster regional tourism and celebrate the area's unique cultural heritage. Events like this were significant social gatherings that attracted locals and tourists alike, contributing to the vibrant cultural life of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this 1953 poster is cherished as a vintage collectible that offers a glimpse into mid-20th-century festival advertising. It serves as a historical reminder of the communal joy and festive spirit that characterized Bayonne's summer celebrations, and of Saez’s artistic contribution to capturing and promoting these cultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow - Gastronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS. 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