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One sheet design by the Canadian painter Claude Tousignant, created for the 1976 Montreal Olympics. It was published by the Artist-Athletes Coalition as part of a series intended to celebrate the cultural and artistic side of the Games.
About the Design
Tousignant, a prominent figure in the Montreal geometric abstraction movement, utilized bold, circular shapes and vibrant colors (orange and blue) that are characteristic of his "Gong" and "Circular" painting series.
Artist: Claude Tousignant.
Designer/Studio: Burton Kramer Associates Ltd. oversaw the design for this specific series.
Purpose: To promote the Arts and Culture Program of the 1976 Olympic Games.
Key Specifications
Year: 1976.
Dimensions: Typically measures approximately 36 x 24 inches (approx. 91 x 61 cm).
Original Distribution: These posters were distributed free to Olympic participants, schools, and libraries to ensure a broad cultural reach. |
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