Poster 2001: A Space Odyssey

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Insightful Featurettes: Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001, Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001, 2001: A Space Odyssey - A Look Behind the Future and What Is Out There?

In the film, a discovery underneath the moon's surface leads a space crew on an expedition to Jupiter.Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. During plak mounting, the poster is mounted on a sturdy, 3/8” thick superior quality engineered wood. If humidity is a concern for the integrity of the frame's contents, styrene is the material of choice. Your living room may not be complete without a 2001 a space odyssey poster — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.

It deals with themes of existentialism, human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer handled financing as well as distribution for 2001: A Space Odyssey. The film follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL after the discovery of an alien monolith. Some enterprising ad men working for MGM capitalised on this when the film's 70 mm prints were re-launched in New York City in 1969 and created two posters that used the tagline, The Ultimate Trip. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color.The collection features exclusive artwork from Matt Ferguson and Florey for Vice Press, plus unique premiums, housed in innovative numbered packaging. once the paper poster is transferred to a canvas, it is hand-mounted around a sturdy wooden frame with a protective varnish applied. This resulted in some truly unique and bold designs, chock-full with individual personality, wit and subversive commentary. A longtime admirer of Kahn’s work, 1stDibs editorial director Anthony Barzilay Freund explores why it’s relevant now more than ever. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.