Cyrk Horses Heads 1975 Polish B1 Circus Poster, Lech Majewski

Giddy up! Fantastic Warhol-esque design by Lech Majewski features on this fabulous original Polish CYRK (circus) poster from 1975.

The ‘Cyrk” circus poster in Poland appeared for the first time in 1962 when the ZPR (Zjednoczone Przedsiębiorstwa Rozrywkowe, or United Entertainment Entreprises), the state agency that oversaw the circus, commissioned leading artists from the Polish School of Posters to develop a modern approach to the circus poster.

The ZPR wanted a new look for the circus poster to complement the circus’ efforts to upgrade its image. Not intended to advertise specific performances, they, rather, celebrated the essence of the circus through rich artistic expression with designs typically featuring clever metaphors, bold colours and humour. Heavy in symbolism, provocative and highly original the designs remain contemporary to this day and continue to gain appreciation.

This original vintage poster is sized 26 x 38 1/2 inches and in Folded/Near Mint/Mint condition.  It will be sent rolled (unframed).