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David Hockney — Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972
David Hockney

Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972

1972

David Hockney's Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972 is an original lithographic poster created as official artwork for the 1972 Munich Olympics. The work captures Hockney's modernist aesthetic applied to sports imagery and cultural celebration. The poster demonstrates the artist's ability to create visually striking compositions suitable for public display and mass appeal. Hockney's graphic sensibility is fully realized in this energetic and dynamic design. The piece represents an important intersection of fine art and commercial poster design during a significant historical moment.

Medium
Original lithographic poster on paper
Dimensions

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Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue

April 23, 2026

Estimate: $1,000$2,000

Lot 294

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David Hockney, Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972, 1972

David Hockney's Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972 is an original lithographic poster created as official artwork for the 1972 Munich Olympics. The work captures Hockney's modernist aesthetic applied to sports imagery and cultural celebration. The poster demonstrates the artist's ability to create visually striking compositions suitable for public display and mass appeal. Hockney's graphic sensibility is fully realized in this energetic and dynamic design. The piece represents an important intersection of fine art and commercial poster design during a significant historical moment.

Medium
Original lithographic poster on paper
Dimensions
102.1 x 64 cm
Year
1972
Seen at
Vanguarts, Online (via Artsy)

Related themes

Olympic Games, Public Art, Graphic Design, Historical Poster, Lithographic Poster, Cultural Event, Sports Art, Hockney Graphics, Modernist Design, 1972 Munich

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro, Richard Caswell, Sebastián In Situ, John McNally, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Andrew P. Cooper, Lisa Rembrandt, Art Institute of Chicago, Nick Phoenix , Derek Jones