The original 'Cyrk' poster by Jan Lenica, designed in 1976, stands as a defining example of the Polish School of Poster Art in the surrealist and expressionist current of the 1970s. The composition is built on striking contrasts: a deep, matte black background sets off an elongated, white central figure, with the head accented by green, black, and olive spirals and stylized mustache. The torso is decorated with geometric diamonds in vivid red, blue, and green, echoing a harlequin costume. To the left, a grotesque head with exaggerated teeth appears in shades of pink and red, while on the right, the word 'CYRK' morphs into organic, almost animate shapes—the 'R' features an eye, and the 'K' ends in a spiral. The poster is offset printed on smooth, matte paper, B1 format (70 × 100 cm). It remains in excellent condition, with no visible signs of wear or restoration—colors are vibrant, the surface authentic, and all elements original.This poster speaks not of the circus as mere entertainment, but as a surreal stage where imagination collides with grotesque and unease. Lenica’s visual language captures the spirit of the 1970s: courage in experimentation, freedom in deformation, and a playful use of metaphor. Elongated proportions, bold color fields
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Height98 cm
Length67.5 cm
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Length67.5 cm
Height98 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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