Artefacts

Los Angeles 1984, artistic poster.

Physical description

In the sky, different representations of olympic disciplines. On the bottom, mountains, palms and runners in front of the Los Angeles Town Hall. Games' emblem and caption: "Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games". Signed: "Carlos Almaraz" on the lower right.

Created

Created: Knapp Communications Corporation Created: Carlos ALMARAZ

Materials

paper

Colors

multi coloured, white, black, yellow

Dimension

91 x 61 cm

Literature

"Los Angeles 1984". In: Revue Olympique, Juillet 1982, N° 177, p. 414. GODDY, Karen R. (Ed.). Art and Sport: Images to Herald the Olympic Games. Los Angeles: Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles, 1992. ISBN 0-9632714-0-7.

Type of item

Posters -> artistic poster

Reference number

13924

Keywords

Cultural event during the Olympic Games Athlete Los Angeles 1984, Olympic Games Los Angeles Ancient Greece emblem Discobolus

Notes

Carlos ALMARAZ (1941-1989) Mexican-American artist born in Mexico City. After moving to California, Carlos Almaraz was one of the founders of the Los Four, artist collective, which helped bring Chicano art to the attention of mainstream American art institutions. His work, imbued with his Hispanic sensitivities, was influenced by the symbolist landscapes of Munch, the colour range of the Fauvists and the late Impressionism of Monet. The artist is also known for his wall paintings. Carlos’s poster… A complex composition using symbols of both ancient and modern times. Ancient discus throwers, modern athletes, doves of peace, laurels of victory and televisions appear like fireworks in the sky above Los Angeles. The combination reflects the creativity and dynamism inspired by the Olympic Games in the Californian city. Offset lithograph.