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1964 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Original Vintage Poster
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Looked back upon as the ultimate showcase of mid-century promise, the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation. Set amidst the backdrop of the Space Age, the fair is had a wonderful mood of hope and optimism and held over 140 pavilions for 80 nations and 24 US states. A huge 51 million people are thought to have attended the event, and seen attractions such as the iconic introduction of audio-animatronics by Walt Disney.
This poster designed by the celebrated poster artist Bob Peak features the Unisphere, the centrepiece of the fair with the typical Nuclear Family enjoying the events. The stunning piece of 20th century history and American culture is in mint condition and backed on museum-quality linen to ensure preservation for the years to come.
- Creator:Bob Peak (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1964
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Backed on museum quality linen.
- Seller Location:Winchester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8405239425832
Bob Peak
Bob Peak - Robert M. Peak (May 30, 1927 – August 1, 1992) was an American llustrator. Known for his developments in the design of the modern film poster His artwork has been on the cover of Time magazine, TV Guide, and Sports Illustrated. He also illustrated advertisements Bob Peak was born in Denver, and grew up in Wichita. From an early age that he wanted to be a commercial illustrator. After serving in the military during the Korean War, Peak transferred to the Art Center College of Design. In 1953, Peak moved to NYC and went on to appear in major advertising and national magazines.
Peak in 1961 to design the poster images for the film West Side Story. My Fair Lady and Camelot. Peak's style would become familiar to fans of science fiction films when he created the poster art for the futuristic film Rollerball (1975), which was followed by the first five Star Trek films, Superman (1978), Excalibur (1981), Derek Flint films, Apocalypse Now (1979), The Spy Who Loved Me and other James Bond concepts.[3] By the 1980s, only the film poster artist Drew Struzan was in as much demand by film directors
In 2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented the "Bob Peak: Creating the Modern Movie Poster" Peak taught in his own college and later at Art Students League of New York, Pratt Institute and Famous Artists School.
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