'Seen in person, these works have a physical presence that is impossible to reproduce online. The texture of the paper, the depth and density of the ink, and the subtle variations that come from hand-pulled lithography set them apart completely from modern digital prints and mass-produced posters.'
This exhibition brings together 53 original exhibition posters by some of the most important artists of the 20th century, including Picasso, Matisse, Miró, Chagall, Léger, Braque and Hockney. These are not reproductions or later facsimiles. The majority are original lithographs, produced at the time of the exhibition and often designed by the artists themselves.
For many modern artists, the exhibition poster was not a secondary by-product, but a genuine extension of their printmaking practice. Artists such as Picasso and Miró embraced the format, working closely with master printers at renowned Parisian ateliers - most famously Mourlot Frères - to create posters that were bold, inventive and visually distilled. These works were conceived to communicate directly, clearly and powerfully, and that immediacy is still felt today.
By nature, exhibition posters were ephemeral objects. They were printed to be displayed, handled, pinned, folded and ultimately discarded. As a result, well-preserved examples are increasingly scarce, and mint or near-mint impressions are genuinely hard to find. What survives carries the marks of its original purpose, but also the authority of an artwork made in collaboration between artist and printer, using traditional lithographic techniques and high-quality papers.
Seen in person, these works have a physical presence that is impossible to reproduce online. The texture of the paper, the depth and density of the ink, and the subtle variations that come from hand-pulled lithography set them apart completely from modern digital prints and mass-produced posters. They have weight, surface, and warmth - qualities that reward close looking and make them deeply satisfying objects to live with.
Importantly, original exhibition posters remain one of the most accessible ways to own original prints by major 20th century artists. They offer authenticity, historical connection and visual impact at a level that is still attainable for collectors, whether established or new. Each work in this exhibition is framed, carefully presented, and selected for both quality and character.
This exhibition is an invitation to slow down and look properly - to encounter works that were made to be seen in the world, not just on screens. Whether you are a collector, a print enthusiast, or simply curious, these posters offer a direct, honest connection to the artists who shaped modern art, and to a moment when graphic clarity, craftsmanship and artistic ambition met on the wall of the street or gallery.
We warmly encourage you to visit, spend time with the works, and experience their presence for yourself.