This dynamic and abstract original poster by Richard Smith, created for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, embodies the vibrant energy and modern aesthetic that defined one of the most visually innovative Olympics in history.
Commissioned as part of the official art series for the München '72 Games, this piece is part of a broader cultural initiative that brought together leading international artists to interpret the spirit of the Olympics through their own stylistic lens. British artist Richard Smith—renowned for his fusion of Pop Art and abstraction—contributed this vivid composition, bursting with kinetic motion and color.
The central imagery features a stylized winners' podium, rendered in bold primary hues, rising from a radiant field of energetic green brushstrokes. Above, a dynamic sweep of colors surges across the top—symbolic of athletic motion, unity, and the diversity of participating nations. Smith’s work is free from literal depictions, favoring an emotional and expressive interpretation of Olympic ideals.
Printed by Edition Olympia 1972 GmbH, this poster not only served as a celebration of global athleticism but also stood as a testament to modernist design and the integration of art into public life. The Munich Games marked a turning point in Olympic visual identity, with their clean, forward-looking graphics and the now-iconic Otl Aicher design system.
Today, Smith’s Olympic poster remains a sought-after collector’s item, treasured both for its artistic merit and its place in Olympic and design history.
Olympic Games - Sport - Germany
Printed by Olympia in Germany
Good condition, slight creases
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