Original 1980 Moscow Olympics Poster – B. Gyurkovich (Hungary) – Olympic Rings World Map Design

This 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.

Designed 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.

Authenticity

100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.

Artist: B. Gyurkovich (Hungary)
Editors: S. Ilyina, A. Kolomeitsev
Year: 1980
Publisher: Plakat Publishing House, Moscow
Occasion: XXII Summer Olympics, Moscow 1980
Style: Soviet Modernism
Size: 56 × 44 cm (22.0 × 17.3 in) — horizontal format
Medium: Offset lithograph on paper

Condition

Overall: Good (Vintage Grade)

Wear: Minor age-related toning consistent with a 40+ year-old piece. No tears, pinholes, or significant handling marks noted.

Details: Colours — particularly the deep purples, oranges, and yellows — remain remarkably crisp and vivid.

This is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.

Shipping & Packaging

We handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.

Handling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio
Packaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage
Tracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door
Standard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks
Express delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days

International buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.

Framing

Professional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.

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