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Circa 1970 original political poster OSPAAAL - Day of Solidarity with Cuba

Circa 1970

Beautiful Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky (1909 - 1998) for Cuba. Among the photomontage poster artists of the 20th century, Viktor Borisovich Koretskii stands out as one of the most iconic. His prolific career in the Soviet Union began in the 1930s and ended in the 1980s, and his unique artistic style has influenced generations of graphic designers. During World War II, Koretsky designed propaganda posters for the war effort. Later, he designed the first Soviet postage stamp dedicated to World War II. In 1946 and 1949, Viktor Koretskii received the Stalin Prize for his artistic work. In 1964, he was awarded the title of Honored Artistic Worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, and in the same year he received a gold medal from the Soviet Peace...

This powerful poster from around 1960 was created by Victor Koretsky, one of the most influential designers of Soviet propaganda graphics. The image celebrates solidarity with Cuba i...

Issued in 1972, this original poster by Olivio Martinez was produced for OSPAAAL (Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America), one of the most influential international solidarity organizations of the Cold War era. Created during the final years of the Vietnam War, the poster expresses support for the Vietnamese struggle and reflects the global network of political and anti-colonial movements that characterized the period. The composition is built around a striking symbolic image. A large bomb shell emerges from a woven barrier while the word “Solidarity” appears in several languages, including French, English, and Arabic, emphasizing the international character of the campaign. Below, two stars unite within a red and blue field representing the revolutionary forces of Vietnam. The design suggests that international solidarity forms a protective barrier against military aggression and reinforces the collective resistance of oppressed peoples. Founded in Havana in 1966, OSPAAAL became renowned for its visually powerful posters distributed worldwide in support of anti-colonial, anti-imperialist, and liberation movements. Unlike conventional political propaganda, OSPAAAL posters often employed sophisticated graphic design, bold symbolism, and multilingual messages intended for a truly international audience. Many were folded into the organization's magazine Tricontinental and circulated across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The Vietnam War occupied a central place within OSPAAAL’s visual production. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Vietnamese struggle was widely viewed by many left-wing movements as a symbol of resistance against foreign intervention and colonial domination. Posters such as this one sought to mobilize international public opinion and encourage support for Vietnam through political activism, cultural exchange, and expressions of solidarity. Artistically, the poster exemplifies the distinctive visual language associated with Cuban revolutionary graphic design. The composition relies on simplified geometric forms, strong contrasts, and symbolic imagery rather than narrative scenes. The restrained palette of black, yellow, red, and blue creates an immediate visual impact, while the multilingual typography reinforces the universal nature of the message. Today, original OSPAAAL posters are among the most sought-after examples of twentieth-century political graphic design. Collected by museums, historians, and enthusiasts of Cold War art...

The original political poster "Viva el XVII aniversario del 26 de Julio" from 1972, created by the Comisión de Orientación Revolucionaria del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de ...

Arístides Esteban (ARES) Hernández Guerrero (Cuba, 1963) 'Wal-Marx', N/A Silkscreen on paper 19.6 x 27.6 in. (49.7 x 70 cm.) Edition of 50 ID: ARE-201 Hand-signed by author

Aldo Menéndez (Cuba, 1948) 'Untitled from Portfolio Taller ultramarino', N/A silkscreen on paper 28.4 x 20.1 in. (72 x 51 cm.) Edition of 99 Unframed ID: MEN1205-010-001_5 Hand-signe...

Original US 1-sheet: I AM CUBA. Linen-backed. This movie was re-released in the US in 1995. Linen, backed with restored theater-issued fold marks. It is: Ready to frame. Conditio...

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster printed in Ukraine - Communism is the Future of All Mankind - featuring Marx, Engels and Lenin below the bold title text in yellow letters w...