{"title":"Olympic \u0026 Sport Posters","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Soviet-era posters celebrating sport, athletic achievement, and the Olympic Games — most notably the 1980 Moscow Olympics. State-commissioned lithographs featuring bold modernist design, produced by official Soviet publishing houses. Highly sought after by sports history and Cold War collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1980-moscow-olympics-poster-gyurkovich","title":"Original 1980 Moscow Olympics Poster – B. Gyurkovich (Hungary) – Olympic Rings World Map Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1980 lithograph poster commissioned for the Games of the XXII Olympiad in Moscow — not a modern reproduction. It features a stunning modernist take on the Olympic rings, reimagined as colourful three-dimensional discs containing stylised maps of the world’s continents. The clean geometric “cut-out” look — rendered in deep purples, bright oranges, and yellows that remain remarkably crisp — makes it a natural fit for contemporary or retro-minimalist interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Hungarian artist B. Gyurkovich, this was a unique collaboration between an international designer and the Soviet state publishing apparatus. The 1980 Moscow Games are legendary in sports history, and original promotional materials from this era — especially those by non-Soviet artists — are among the most sought-after pieces from the Olympic archive. The bottom margin retains the original Soviet printing plate information, including the artist’s name, editors, and 1980 publication date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: B. Gyurkovich (Hungary)\u003cbr\u003eEditors: S. Ilyina, A. Kolomeitsev\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1980\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Plakat Publishing House, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eOccasion: XXII Summer Olympics, Moscow 1980\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Soviet Modernism\u003cbr\u003eSize: 56 × 44 cm (22.0 × 17.3 in) — horizontal format\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall: Good (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear: Minor age-related toning consistent with a 40+ year-old piece. No tears, pinholes, or significant handling marks noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails: Colours — particularly the deep purples, oranges, and yellows — remain remarkably crisp and vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003eTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003eStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant this design as a modern fine art print? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/framed-reproduction-of-1980-moscow-olympics-poster-b-gyurkovich-hungary-olympic-rings-world-map-design\"\u003eView the framed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/unframed-reproduction-of-1980-moscow-olympics-poster-b-gyurkovich-hungary-olympic-rings-world-map-design\"\u003ethe unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-gyurkovich-olympics-1980\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47646307713250,"sku":"4","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/IMG-8894.png?v=1777959380"},{"product_id":"deineka-to-work-to-build-1933-facsimile-2004","title":"Alexander Deineka – 'To Work, to Build' – 1933 Facsimile Print – State Russian Museum Edition 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-authorised facsimile edition — not a vintage original, and not a generic digital reprint. Produced in 2004 by Palace Editions in collaboration with The State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, it was made to the highest archival standards, mirroring the colour accuracy, texture, and visual impact of the original 1933 chromolithograph. The official Palace Editions and State Russian Museum credits are printed in the margin — a mark of institutional provenance that distinguishes it from commercial reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe source work is Alexander Deineka’s 1933 poster “To Work, to Build” — one of the most recognised images in Soviet graphic art. Deineka (1899–1969) was a titan of Socialist Realism and Soviet Modernism, and this poster is among his most enduring works: a striking female discus thrower rendered in bold, clean lines, paired with a motivational verse that captures the era’s obsession with physical culture, collective discipline, and the idealised Soviet body. At 102 × 73 cm it is a definitive statement piece — particularly striking in a home gym, studio, or any interior that can hold something with this much presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText on poster (translated from Russian): “Work, build and do not whine! To us the new life path is shown. You may not be an athlete, but a physical culture enthusiast you must be.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuseum-Authorised Facsimile Edition — institution-backed, produced to archival standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Artist: Alexander Deineka (Александр Дейнека), 1899–1969\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Year: 1933\u003cbr\u003eThis Edition: Palace Editions \/ State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, 2004\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Socialist Realism \/ Soviet Modernism\u003cbr\u003eSize: 102.2 × 73.3 cm (40.2 × 28.8 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: High-fidelity facsimile print on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall: Very Good (for a 20+ year-old print)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear: Minor shelf wear consistent with age. One tear of approximately 2 cm in the upper right corner — a dedicated condition photograph is included in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails: Paper quality remains high. Colours vivid and accurate to the original chromolithograph palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review the condition photographs carefully, including the dedicated corner detail shot, before purchasing. 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Merkushev – Plakat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1980 Soviet poster, published in Moscow by Plakat — the USSR’s principal state poster publisher — as part of the official visual programme for the Games of the XXII Olympiad. Designed by Anatoly Fyodorovich Merkushev, a celebrated Soviet poster artist from Penza, it is one of the more quietly powerful pieces from the Moscow Games series. The composition is deliberately minimal: a white dove in flight against a deep blue gradient, with a detailed gold Olympic medal suspended at the centre. Above it, in clean Cyrillic lettering — ПУСТЬ ПОБЕДИТ МИР, “Let Peace Triumph” — the image is framed with the idealism that defined the Soviet Olympic project. The 1980 Moscow Games were a landmark moment in Cold War history — grand in scale, politically charged, and marked by the famous Western boycott. Original promotional materials from this era, particularly those with this level of graphic restraint and symbolic clarity, are increasingly sought after by collectors of both Olympic memorabilia and Soviet graphic art. What makes this copy particularly appealing is the colour. For a poster of this age, the vibrancy is exceptional — the blue gradient and gold medal retain a crispness that photographs well and displays beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Anatoly Fyodorovich Merkushev (A. Merkushev), Penza\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1980\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Plakat, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eOccasion: XXII Summer Olympics, Moscow 1980\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Soviet Modernism\u003cbr\u003eSize: 42 × 65 cm (16.5 × 25.6 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall: Very Good (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear: Slight edge wear and minor creases. No pinholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails: Colours — particularly the deep blue gradient and gold medal — remain remarkably bright and vivid for a 40+ year-old piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. 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Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant this design as a modern fine art print? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/framed-poster\"\u003eView the framed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/poster-2\"\u003ethe unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-merkushev-let-peace-triumph-1980\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear the archive — \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-olympics-wear-a-no-show-men-s-boxy-tee\"\u003eMen’s Boxy Tee →\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/unisex-organic-ribbed-neck-t-shirt\"\u003eUnisex Organic Ribbed Tee →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47660961595618,"sku":"6","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/IMG-8138.png?v=1779005202"},{"product_id":"soviet-olympic-poster-urzhine-1980","title":"Original 1980 Soviet Olympic Poster - Mongolian artist Yadamsurengiin Urzhine – Moscow Olympics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1980 Soviet Olympic poster, published by Plakat (Plakat Publishing House), Moscow, and designed by Mongolian artist Yadamsurengiin Urzhine — a remarkable example of the international artistic collaboration that characterised the Soviet cultural sphere at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design is immediately distinctive: Misha the Bear, the beloved mascot of the Moscow Games, carries children from around the globe in an illustrative, almost storybook style that was a deliberate departure from the more rigid Soviet sports graphics of the era. Surrounding them, a chronological arc traces every previous Olympic host city from Athens 1896 to Montreal 1976 — including the cancelled Games of 1916 and 1940–44, a quietly poignant acknowledgement of the movement’s resilience through war. Woven into the composition are record-breaking athletic achievements, lending the piece a documentary quality alongside its celebratory warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished on 14 March 1980 with a print run of 200,000 copies, this poster was produced for mass distribution ahead of the Games — yet its illustrative complexity and historical depth make it far more than a piece of sports ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Yadamsurengiin Urzhine, Mongolian People’s Republic\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1980 (published 14 March 1980)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Izdatelstvo Plakat, Moscow\u003cbr\u003ePrint Run: 200,000 copies\u003cbr\u003eOccasion: XXII Summer Olympic Games, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: USSR (Soviet Union)\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Illustrative \/ storybook Soviet graphic design\u003cbr\u003eSize: 36 × 56 cm (14.2 × 22.0 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall: Very Good (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear: A visible diagonal fold\/crease in the lower left corner across the “Mexico 1968” text. Light handling wear along the margins consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails: Colours remain remarkably bright and saturated. No major foxing or staining on the main graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003eTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003eStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant this design as a ready-to-hang print? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/framed-reproduction-urzhine-moscow-olympics-1980\"\u003eView the framed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer it unframed? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/unframed-reproduction-urzhine-moscow-olympics-1980\"\u003eView the unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-urzhine-moscow-olympics-1980\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47791325249762,"sku":"19","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/IMG-8823.png?v=1777830158"},{"product_id":"original-1980-soviet-olympic-poster-copy","title":"Rare 1980 Moscow Olympics Vintage Poster – Misha \u0026 Matryoshka Dolls by artist Garegin Bucrnuchyan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1980 Soviet Olympic poster, created for the Moscow Summer Games by Garegin Bucrnuchyan, an artist from the Armenian SSR. Titled “Misha and Russian Dolls”, the composition unfolds diagonally — a procession of classic red and floral matryoshka (nesting) dolls, each opening to reveal the next, until Misha the Bear himself emerges from the smallest, proudly wearing his signature Olympic ring belt. Misha was designed by children’s illustrator Viktor Chizhikov and remains one of the most beloved mascots in Olympic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image is warm, folkloric, and unmistakably Soviet — a piece of soft-power diplomacy at a politically charged moment. The 1980 Moscow Games were overshadowed by a major international boycott, yet Misha endured as one of the most commercially successful and fondly remembered mascots of any Games. This is a rare original from that era, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Garegin Bucrnuchyan (Armenian SSR)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1980\u003cbr\u003eEvent: XXII Summer Olympic Games, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Late Soviet-era illustration, warm nostalgic palette\u003cbr\u003eSize: 36 x 56 cm (14.2 x 22.0 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Very Good (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear: Minor handling wear along the edges, including a soft vertical crease near the bottom-left corner and slight curl from rolled storage. Natural light age-toning consistent with 40+ years. Light ink bleed-through on the reverse — typical of Soviet-era medium-weight printing. Faint spots of foxing on the reverse only, not visible from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Paper remains sturdy and not brittle. No tears, pinholes, or tape residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. 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This design was awarded 2nd prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown among collectors as the \"Rocket\" poster, the design achieves a striking double-read: the official Moscow 1980 emblem — five parallel lines evoking a running track rising into an architectural silhouette crowned with a five-pointed star — is transformed into a rocket taking flight, with vivid orange and yellow exhaust plumes beneath the Olympic rings. It is a direct and confident nod to Soviet space race achievement, fusing athletic ambition with technological supremacy in a single image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe competition that produced this work was itself a remarkable cultural event — open to artists from across the world, receiving nearly 5,000 submissions from 45 countries. Kristev's design was among the most conceptually ambitious of the selected works, and remains one of the most sought-after posters from the Moscow Games series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Martin Kristev (Мартин Кристев), People's Republic of Bulgaria\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1980\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Izdatelstvo Plakat, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eCompetition: \"Poster for the Olympics-80\", Moscow, 1979 — 2nd Prize\u003cbr\u003eEvent: XXII Summer Olympic Games, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Constructivist graphic design \/ space-age Soviet aesthetic\u003cbr\u003eSize: 40 × 60 cm (15.7 × 23.6 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall: Excellent \/ Near Mint (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear: Very faint handling undulations along the left and right edges — would flatten completely under framing. No pinholes, no tape marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails: White background remains remarkably bright with minimal age-toning. Paper surface smooth and flat, indicating careful storage. Blue sky gradient and orange\/yellow exhaust plumes vivid with no significant fading. Margins crisp and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003eTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003eStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant this design as a ready-to-hang print? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/framed-reproduction-kristev-the-rocket-moscow-olympics-1980\"\u003eFramed Reproduction →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer it unframed? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/unframed-reproduction-kristev-the-rocket-moscow-olympics-1980\"\u003eUnframed Reproduction →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-kristev-the-rocket-moscow-olympics-1980\"\u003eDigital Edition →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear the archive — ribbed fit: \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/wear-the-archive-ribbed-tee-kristev-the-rocket-1980\"\u003eUnisex Organic Ribbed Tee →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear the archive — oversized fit: \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/oversized-tee-after-martin-kristev-the-rocket-moscow-olympics-1980\"\u003eOversized Tee →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWear the archive — reversible bucket hat: \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/reversible-bucket-hat\"\u003eThe Rocket — Reversible Bucket Hat →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47766633382114,"sku":"21","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/FullSizeRender_76d42510-60c0-414d-a523-2cf8b64a2b36.jpg?v=1777875941"},{"product_id":"soviet-olympic-poster-relay-race-japanese-artists-1980","title":"Original 1980 Soviet Olympic Poster – Relay Race – Japanese Artists – Kawadu, Matsumoto, Ishinosawa, Kishimoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and historically charged piece of Olympic graphic design, this original 1980 poster was published by Izdatelstvo Plakat (Plakat Publishing House), Moscow, as part of an international artistic competition held to produce official posters for the XXII Summer Olympiad. In a remarkable gesture of cultural openness for a Soviet-hosted event, the competition invited artists from around the world — and this poster was designed by a collective of four Japanese artists: Kawadu Hideo, Matsumoto Shigeo, Ishinosawa Harutomo, and Kishimoto Ken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image is kinetic and immediate: a motion-blurred relay baton exchange captures the raw speed and tension of the track in a style that owes as much to Japanese graphic modernism as to Soviet sports poster tradition. The result is a genuinely hybrid object — Soviet in its production and purpose, Japanese in its visual sensibility — and one of the more unusual artefacts to emerge from the Moscow Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical irony is impossible to ignore. Japan was among the countries that joined the US-led boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan — meaning the artists who designed this poster never saw their work displayed at the Games their own nation refused to attend. That tension between artistic collaboration and political rupture makes this poster a genuinely singular document of the Cold War sporting landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtists: Kawadu Hideo, Matsumoto Shigeo, Ishinosawa Harutomo, Kishimoto Ken (Japan)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1980\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Izdatelstvo Plakat (Plakat Publishing House), Moscow\u003cbr\u003eOccasion: XXII Summer Olympic Games, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: USSR (Soviet Union)\u003cbr\u003eSize: 44 × 66 cm (17.3 × 26.0 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall: Good to Very Good (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear: Visible creasing and buckling along the left edge, minor corner softening, light fraying along the right edge, and gentle surface crinkles consistent with the original Plakat paper stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails: Colours and technical credits remain sharp. Reverse is clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003eTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003eStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant this design as a modern fine art print? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/framed-reproduction-relay-race-japanese-artists-1980\"\u003eView the framed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/unframed-reproduction-of-1980-soviet-olympic-poster-relay-race-japanese-artists-kawadu-matsumoto-ishinosawa-kishimoto\"\u003ethe unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-relay-race-japanese-artists-1980\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47769262227682,"sku":"23","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/FullSizeRender_a56e5877-3af5-45a5-bbdf-6b0f125ab2bd.jpg?v=1777923371"},{"product_id":"soviet-olympic-poster-misha-best-wishes-chizhikov-1980","title":"Original 1980 Soviet Olympic Poster – “Best Wishes!” – Misha the Bear – Artist Victor Chizhikov – Trilingual Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most recognisable images of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, this original poster features Misha the Bear — the Games’ beloved mascot — extending a joyful greeting in three languages: «ЖЕЛАЮ УСПЕХА!» \/ “BEST WISHES!” \/ “BONNE CHANCE!” The trilingual format reflects the international ambition of the Moscow Games and the diplomatic role Misha was designed to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMisha was no accident. In 1977, Soviet organisers held a nationwide competition to design the mascot for the XXII Olympiad. After receiving over 45,000 public letters and commissioning 60 graphic versions from leading artists, the winning design was awarded to Victor Chizhikov — one of the USSR’s most celebrated children’s book illustrators. His brief was precise: Misha had to be small, cuddly, and smiling. A deliberate departure from the traditionally imposing Russian bear, Chizhikov’s Misha was conceived as a “cuddly ambassador” — a soft-power tool designed to project peace and friendship at a moment of acute Cold War tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the largest boycott in Olympic history — 65 nations, led by the United States, refused to attend in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan — Misha became the first Olympic mascot to achieve massive global commercial success. The closing ceremony image of Misha floating away over Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, a tear on his cheek, remains one of the most emotionally resonant moments in Olympic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Victor Chizhikov (Виктор Чижиков)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1980\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Издательство «Плакат» (Plakat Publishing House), Moscow\u003cbr\u003eOccasion: XXII Summer Olympic Games, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eText: «ЖЕЛАЮ УСПЕХА!» \/ “BEST WISHES!” \/ “BONNE CHANCE!”\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: USSR (Soviet Union)\u003cbr\u003eSize: 66 × 48 cm (26.0 × 18.9 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall: Fair to Good (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear: Edge wear and creasing along the margins consistent with 46 years of handling — most of which would be effectively concealed behind a mat and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails: Central image and text well-preserved with colours intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003eTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003eStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant this design as a modern fine art print? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/framed-reproduction-of-1980-soviet-olympic-poster-best-wishes-misha-the-bear-artist-victor-chizhikov-trilingual-edition\"\u003eView the framed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/unframed-reproduction-of-1980-soviet-olympic-poster-best-wishes-misha-the-bear-artist-victor-chizhikov-trilingual-edition\"\u003ethe unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-misha-best-wishes-chizhikov-1980\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47771849982178,"sku":"24","price":168.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/FullSizeRender_55f4acb9-30aa-41b5-826f-e8ccb95b346d.jpg?v=1778005546"},{"product_id":"original-1972-soviet-physical-culture-poster-fulfill-the-gto-standards-naum-lisogorskiy","title":"Original 1972 Soviet Physical Culture Poster – “Fulfill the GTO Standards!” – artist Naum Lisogorskiy – USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArriving shortly — this original is currently in transit from our supplier. Reserve yours now; it will be dispatched within 1–3 business days of arrival at our studio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original 1972 Soviet poster published by the Publishing House Physical Culture and Sport (Физкультура и спорт), USSR, and designed by Naum Moiseevich Lisogorskiy (1910–1986) — a prominent Soviet graphic artist, illustrator, caricaturist, and poster designer whose career spanned more than five decades. Having worked for major Soviet publications and produced wartime and educational graphics, Lisogorskiy developed a distinctive visual language that balanced accessibility with strong ideological messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster promotes the GTO programme — one of the Soviet Union's most ambitious public fitness initiatives, encouraging citizens of all ages to stay active, healthy, and engaged in community life. More than a state scheme, it was a genuine celebration of physical well-being as a shared value across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, Lisogorskiy presents an idealised multigenerational family united through sport and physical activity, reinforcing the idea that health, strength, and participation in public life were responsibilities shared by every Soviet citizen. The monumental blue ГТО lettering dominates the composition, creating immediate visual impact, while the loosely rendered figures convey movement, vitality, and optimism. The dynamic interplay of vibrant blues, reds, ochres, and soft pastel tones gives the work an energetic yet approachable character. Unlike many Cold War-era propaganda posters that focus on industrial or military themes, this composition celebrates everyday life, family, and well-being — making it exceptionally versatile in contemporary interiors. It pairs beautifully with mid-century modern décor, Scandinavian interiors, creative studios, home gyms, children's spaces, and collections of vintage Soviet design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrefer a ready-to-hang version? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/framed-reproduction-1972-soviet-gto-sports-poster-lisogorskiy\"\u003eView the framed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer it unframed? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/unframed-reproduction-1972-soviet-gto-sports-poster-lisogorskiy\"\u003eView the unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-1972-soviet-gto-sports-poster-lisogorskiy\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Naum Moiseevich Lisogorskiy (1910–1986)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1972\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Publishing House Physical Culture and Sport (Физкультура и спорт), USSR\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: USSR (Soviet Union)\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Russian\u003cbr\u003ePrint Run: 200,000 copies\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eSize: 60 × 90 cm (23.6 × 35.4 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: [To be updated on arrival]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear: [Specific wear notes to be added on arrival.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: [Colour vibrancy, verso condition, provenance notes to be confirmed on arrival.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. 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Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880245084386,"sku":"36","price":188.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/AF8B8454-7254-4815-8D98-853238A7CF10.jpg?v=1781091435"}],"url":"https:\/\/red-archive-studio.myshopify.com\/de\/collections\/olympic-sport-posters.oembed","provider":"Red Archive Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}