Date: 2002
Size: interior- 5 x 7 inches; with matting- 10.25 x 12 inches
Artist: Vittorio Fiorucci
About the artist: Vittorio (Vittorio Fiorucci, 1932-2008) was an influential Canadian graphic designer and poster artist, best known for his vibrant, playful, and often satirical style. Born in Zara, Italy (now Zadar, Croatia), he immigrated to Montreal in 1951, where he became a central figure in the city’s flourishing art and design scene. Over his prolific career, Vittorio produced hundreds of posters for cultural institutions, film festivals, and theater companies, including the Montreal International Jazz Festival and Centaur Theatre.
His work is instantly recognizable for its bold color palettes, expressive linework, and witty visual storytelling. Beyond posters, Vittorio also created illustrations, comic art, and the iconic green Just for Laughs festival mascot. A member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, his designs captured the exuberant, cosmopolitan spirit of postwar Montreal and continue to influence Canadian visual culture today.
About this piece:
The Montreal International Film Festival was the very first non-competitive film festival in Quebec. It was a landmark event in Quebec's film culture from 1960 to 1967. It ended in 1967 after its final screening at Expo 67, following numerous political and ideological debates surrounding the festival. The Montreal International Film Festival was one of many events that contributed to the establishment of a Quebec film industry. It was also during these years that the institution Connaissance du Cinéma, now known as the Cinémathèque québécoise, was founded. (cinématique québécoise)
This postcard is a reissue of a poster from 1967. Matted and ready to frame!