Date: 2016
Size: 19.5 x 27.5 inches
Artist: Giselle & Yani Monzón
As opposed to the French who pioneered the lithographic process, Cuban poster production in the 1950s and 60s was primarily centered around silk screening. Images were built up through layers of paint rather than ink, resulting in a poster which more closely resembled a painting than a litho. The printing tradition continues with CartelON, a project devoted to promoting silkscreening in Cuba by organizing graphic design contests where creatives of all ages can be inspired to explore screenprinting.
About the poster: This poster was created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the EICTV (Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión). The EICTV is a renowned film and television school located in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba. Founded on December 15, 1986, by Gabriel García Márquez, Fernando Birri, and Julio García Espinosa, the institution was established under the Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, with support from the Cuban government. Known as the “School of Three Worlds,” EICTV was initially created to train filmmakers from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Today, it welcomes students from around the world and serves as an important center for independent filmmaking, creative expression, critical thinking, and international collaboration.
This poster is in very good condition, with some small stain marks and ruffling in the margins, please see photos. The poster is signed by the artists, numbered and embossed with the print studio's seal, ready to frame!
