Cyrk widownia (Original circus poster), by B. Lustyk, 1979
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The original circus poster “Cyrk Widownia” by Bogusław Lustyk, designed in 1979, is a vivid example of the Polish Poster School’s blend of grotesque, psychological depth and social commentary. The composition features a dense, almost claustrophobic crowd of stylized faces, each rendered with expressive lines and a matte, pastel-like texture. The palette is dominated by deep purples, browns, and blacks, punctuated by highlights of pale yellow, white, soft pinks, and occasional touches of green and blue. Exaggerated expressions—bulging eyes, wide grins, and pronounced features—merge into a single, throbbing mass. Minimalist, sans-serif green typography spelling “cyrk!” occupies the upper right corner, contrasting with the dramatic background. The poster is offset printed on paper in B1 format (100 × 70 cm). It is preserved in excellent condition, with no visible damage, discoloration, or restoration marks; the edges are clean and the colors remain saturated.This poster speaks with the voice of late 1970s Poland—a time when graphic artists harnessed grotesque forms to explore collective psychology and the rituals of spectatorship. The audience’s faces emerge from darkness as if the spectacle unfolds among the viewers themselves, blurring the line between performer and observer. Each figure is
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Height96 cm
Length67 cm
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Length67 cm
Height96 cm
Weight0.1 kg
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