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Half sheet the official figure skating poster for the 1972 Winter Olympics (XI Olympic Winter Games) held in Sapporo, Japan.Key Details About the Artwork The Designer: The poster was designed by the legendary Japanese graphic designer Yusaku Kamekura, widely considered one of the pioneers of post-World War II Japanese graphic design.The Photographer: The dynamic, bird's-eye view photograph capturing the figure skater mid-spin was taken by photographer Takayuki Ogawa.The Emblem: Centered above the text is the official emblem of the Sapporo Games, designed by Kazumasa Nagai. It features three stacked visual components: the red Rising Sun (symbolizing Japan), a stylized white snowflake, and the Olympic rings paired with the text "Sapporo '72". |
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