Cyrk posters symbolize an attempt to revive the image of the Polish circus to the general public. They first appeared in 1962, when the state agency that oversaw the circus--Zjednoczone Przedsiębiorstwa Rozrywkowe, or United Entertainment Entreprises (ZPR)--commissioned leading artists to develop a modern approach to the circus poster. This revamping became metaphors and allusions of artistic expression that are still read, studied, and digested because of their humor, linear designs, lettering, and vibrant colors.

This poster is from Polish artist Marian Stachurski who is a second generation (1950s and 1960s) designer from the Artists of the Polish School of Posters. Stachurski favored the fantastic and surreal, but other artists of this time period were also known for their abstraction.

Artist: Marian Stachurski

Year: c. 1960

Condition: Slight creasing and grey discoloration along bottom.

This poster is on paper, but please note that we offer linen-backing for an additional cost. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.