Date: 1968
Size: 23 x 15 inches
Artist: Rebeyrolles
About the artist: Paul Rebeyrolle (1926–2005) was a French painter known for his raw, expressive works that combined intense emotion with political and social critique. Influenced by his early experiences of illness and rural life, his paintings often incorporate natural elements like earth, wood, and debris, giving them a visceral, almost sculptural quality. Rebeyrolle's work reflects a deep engagement with the human condition, marked by violence, struggle, and rebellion. Though associated at times with movements like existentialism and realism, he remained fiercely independent. Today, his legacy lives on through the Espace Paul Rebeyrolle in Eymoutiers, France, dedicated to showcasing his powerful and uncompromising art.
About the poster: On March 23, 1968, the "Journée des Intellectuels pour le Vietnam" was held in Paris, a major gathering of artists, writers, and thinkers united in opposition to the U.S. war in Vietnam. Initiated by the French intellectual left, the event was a powerful display of solidarity with the Vietnamese people and a denunciation of American imperialism. Among the notable participants were Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Michel Leiris, and Paul Rebeyrolle, whose work at the time reflected a growing political engagement. Coming just weeks before the events of May ’68, this day marked a significant moment in the political and cultural activism of the era, highlighting the role of intellectuals in shaping public discourse and resistance.
Poster is in good condition, ready to frame !