Artefacts

Los Angeles 1984, artistic poster.

Physical description

Geometrical motives based on the Olympic symbol. Games' emblem and caption: "Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games". Signed L. Benglis on the lower right.

Created

Created: Knapp Communications Corporation Created: Lynda BENGLIS

Materials

paper

Colors

yellow, white, multi coloured, black

Dimension

61 x 91 cm

Literature

"Los Angeles 1984". In: Revue Olympique, Juillet 1982, N° 177, p. 414.

Type of item

Posters -> artistic poster

Reference number

13919

Keywords

Cultural event during the Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984, Olympic Games emblem Olympic symbol

Notes

Lynda BENGLIS (1941 - ) American sculptor born in Louisiana. Known for her works made of latex, Lynda Benglis offers art that is sensual and erotic, and plays on the ambiguity of the sexes. The representation of the female body plays a major role in her work. Lynda’s poster… Geometric shapes are created by using the Olympic rings. The effect produced is that of an aerial view of a stadium. Offset lithograph.