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One sheet poster for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, specifically part of the Arts and Culture Program.
Artist and Designer
The poster features an abstract, watercolor-style design consisting of two vertical bars in yellow and light blue. It was designed by Jean McEwen, a prominent Quebecois painter known for his abstract works.
Designer: Jean McEwen.
Alternative Credit: Some sources also attribute the design to Robin MacKenzie on behalf of the Artists-Athletes Coalition for the Celebration of the 1976 Olympics.
Context: This was part of a larger series of thematic posters for the Games, which included works by other famous artists like Claude Tousignant and Yvon Laroche.
Poster Details
Event: Games of the XXI Olympiad, Montreal 1976.
Typography: The text at the top—"Canada 1976," "Olympiques," and "Olympics"—is set in a clean, sans-serif typeface.
Significance: The poster was intended to highlight the cultural and artistic side of the Olympics, moving away from purely athletic depictions. |
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